streuen
scatter · spread
Etwas in viele kleine Teile aufteilen und diese in verschiedene Richtungen oder über eine Fläche verteilen.
The German word "streuen" is a verb that means "to scatter" or "to strew". It implies the action of spreading something over an area in a dispersed manner, such as seeds or salt. It can also metaphorically refer to dividing things unevenly. Similar words in German include "verteilen" (to distribute), "ausstreuen" (to spread out), and "spreading" (to spread out, though used in a broader context).
The distinction is that "streuen" emphasizes an even scattering motion, often involving small particles, whereas "verteilen" implies a more deliberate distribution among specific recipients.
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Examples
Er streut Salz auf die Straße.verb
He scatters salt on the street.
Im Winter streuen sie oft Sand wegen des Eises.verb
In winter, they often spread sand because of the ice.
Menschen streuen Sand gegen das Eis.verb
People scatter sand against the ice.
Menschen streuen Kies auf den glatten Weg.verb
People scatter gravel on the slippery path.
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