zerstreichen
spread
The German word "zerstreichen" is a verb that means "to spread" or "to smear" in the context of applying a substance, particularly when it is being applied evenly or thinly (such as paint or cream). It derives from the prefix "zer-" which implies a scattering or dispersion, and the verb "streichen," meaning "to stroke" or "to sweep."
Similar words in German include "auftragen" (to apply), "verstreichen" (to spread out), and "einreiben" (to rub in).
The distinction lies mainly in the context of usage: "zerstreichen" emphasizes the act of spreading out into a thin layer, while "auftragen" generally refers to the act of applying a substance without necessarily implying a thin layer, and "einreiben" typically suggests rubbing something into the surface.
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Examples
Du sollst die Salbe gut zerstreichen.word
You should spread the ointment well.
Du kannst die Creme besser zerstreichen, wenn sie warm ist.word
You can spread the cream better when it is warm.
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