dekorieren
decorate
Etwas schöner machen, indem man zusätzliche Dinge wie Farben, Muster oder kleine Gegenstände hinzufügt.
The German word "dekorieren" is a verb that means "to decorate". It is derived from the noun "Dekoration," which refers to decoration or adornment. "Dekorieren" is used to describe the act of embellishing or enhancing the appearance of something, such as a room, an event, or a product.
Similar words in German include "schmücken" (to adorn or embellish) and "gestalten" (to design or shape).
The difference lies primarily in usage: "dekorieren" specifically focuses on adding decorative elements, whereas "schmücken" may imply a broader sense of beautification beyond just decorative concerns, and "gestalten" often refers to the overall form and design process rather than merely decorative aspects.
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Examples
Wir dekorieren das Haus für Weihnachten.verb
We decorate the house for Christmas.
Er dekoriert das Zimmer mit bunten Lichtern.verb
He decorates the room with colorful lights.
Wir dekorieren unser Haus zu Weihnachten.verb
We decorate our house for Christmas.
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