verb
verstauen
stow
Etwas ordentlich an einen Platz legen, damit es weg ist und nicht stört.
The German word „verstauen“ is a verb meaning „to stow“ or „to pack away“.
- It is formed from the verb „stauen“, meaning „to pile up“ or „to dam“ (i.e., to accumulate or load).
- The prefix „ver-“ in this case adds the sense of completing or doing something thoroughly.
Similar words:
- einpacken (to pack in)
- verstapeln (to stack)
- wegräumen (to put away)
Difference:
- Unlike „einpacken“, which focuses on packing (often for transport),
- „verstauen“ emphasizes placing or securing items neatly and safely, often in a limited space like luggage or a container.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Koffer sicher verstauen.verb
We need to stow the suitcases securely.
Dann sollten sie das Gepäck gut verstauen.verb
Then they should stow the luggage well.
Warum hast du die Werkzeuge schon im Schrank verstaut?verb
Why did you already stow the tools in the cupboard?
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