lackieren
paint
Definition & meaning
The verb lackieren means to apply a coat of lacquer, varnish, or paint to a surface to protect it or give it a glossy finish. It is most commonly used in the context of:
- Applying a protective or decorative layer: Coating surfaces such as wood (furniture), metal (car bodies), or other materials with varnish or paint to create a smooth, shiny, or durable layer.
- Cosmetics: Specifically referring to painting fingernails or toenails with nail polish.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Type: Weak verb (regular conjugation).
- Participle II: lackiert
- Auxiliary verb: haben
- Example: Ich habe mein Auto lackieren lassen. (I had my car painted/lacquered.)
Word origin: The word is derived from the noun Lack (lacquer, varnish). This noun traces back to the Persian word lāk and the Sanskrit lākṣā, which refers to a resinous substance secreted by insects (the source of shellac). Through trade routes and various European languages (Middle French laque), the term entered the German language in the 17th century.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- anstreichen (to paint/coat)
- bemalen (to paint)
- beschichten (to coat)
- firnissen (to varnish)
- nagellackieren (to paint nails)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Er wird das Auto heute lackieren.verb
He will paint the car today.
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