verb
versprühen
spread
Etwas in kleinen Tropfen oder als feiner Nebel in die Luft geben.
Definition & meaning
- To spray or atomize a liquid: This refers to the act of dispersing a substance into the air as fine droplets. It is often used in the context of using a spray bottle, perfume, or aerosol cans.
- To radiate or emit: In a figurative sense, it describes the act of spreading a quality, feeling, or mood, such as "versprühen" charm, optimism, or energy.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a weak verb (versprühte, hat versprüht). It is formed by the prefix "ver-" and the verb "sprühen" . The prefix "ver-" here indicates either the dispersal of something or the act of using up a substance through the process of spraying.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- zerstäuben (to atomize)
- verspritzen (to splash/squirt)
- verbreiten (to spread - used for the figurative meaning)
- aussprühen (to spray out)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Laternen versprühen im Garten Romantik.verb
Lanterns spread romance in the garden.
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