bekleiden
hold
jemanden in ein Amt oder eine Rolle setzen oder etwas mit Stoff oder Material bedecken
The German word "bekleiden" is a verb that means "to dress" or "to clothe". It is derived from the prefix "be-" and the verb "kleiden", which means "to attire" or "to attire oneself". "Bekleiden" can refer not only to wearing clothing but also to fulfilling a specific role or position, such as "to hold an office".
Similar words in German include "kleiden" (to dress), "anziehen" (to put on), and "einkleiden" (to outfit). The difference lies in context; while "kleiden" specifically refers to the act of dressing, "bekleiden" can also encompass the concept of occupying a role or position, making it broader in meaning.
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Examples
Er kann keine Führungsposition bekleiden.verb
He cannot hold a leadership position.
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