verstecken
hide
Etwas so platzieren oder ablegen, dass es von anderen nicht gesehen oder gefunden werden kann.
The German word "verstecken" is a verb meaning "to hide".
- It's made up of the prefix "ver-" (often indicating transformation or completion) and the verb "stecken", which means "to stick" or "to put".
- So, literally, "verstecken" involves "putting something away" out of sight.
Similar words:
- verbergen (to conceal)
- verstecken vs. verbergen: verbergen focuses more on concealing or keeping secret, while verstecken emphasizes physically hiding something so it is not found easily.
- verstecken vs. verstecken sich: The reflexive use means "to hide oneself."
In brief, "verstecken" is about hiding something physically, often temporarily, whereas "verbergen" may imply a more permanent or secretive concealment.
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Examples
Sie verstecken das Geschenk vor den Kindern.verb
They hide the gift from the children.
Die Kinder verstecken den Schatz im Garten.verb
The children hide the treasure in the garden.
Er versteckt sich hinter dem Baum.verb
He hides behind the tree.
Kinder verstecken oft ihre Süßigkeiten.verb
Children often hide their sweets.
Wir wollen uns nicht verstecken.verb
We do not want to hide ourselves.
Viele Leute verstecken die Schlüssel unter der Matte.verb
Many people hide the keys under the mat.
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