verb

kleben

stick

Etwas mit einer klebrigen Substanz so verbinden, dass es fest an einer Oberfläche haftet.

The German word "kleben" is a verb that means "to stick" or "to glue". It comes from the root that directly refers to the action of adhering to a surface. "Kleben" can apply to various contexts, such as when objects stick together or when something is affixed to another surface using adhesive. Similar words in German include "haften" (to adhere), "fixieren" (to fix), and "klebenbleiben" (to get stuck).

The difference between these terms is particularly in usage; for instance, “haften” often implies a more general sense of adhesion, while "fixieren" implies making something stable or secure. "Kleben" generally refers specifically to the application of glue or a similar substance.