verb
decken
megteríteni
Etwas über eine Sache legen, damit sie geschützt, verborgen oder warm gehalten wird.
The German verb "decken" means "to cover" or "to lay" (e.g., set the table). It originates from the noun "Decke", which means "ceiling" or "blanket"—both related to the idea of covering something.
Similar words:
- bedecken (to cover over something completely)
- zudecken (to cover up, especially with a blanket)
- abdecken (to cover or clear off)
Differences:
- "decken" often refers to generally covering or providing a surface layer.
- "bedecken" stresses thorough or full covering.
- "zudecken" implies covering up, often for warmth.
- "abdecken" can mean removing a cover (e.g., clearing a table).
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Examples
Ich decke den Tisch.verb
Megterítem az asztalt.
Wir decken den Tisch für das Abendessen.verb
Megterítjük az asztalt a vacsorához.
Anna deckt jeden Abend den Tisch.verb
Anna minden este megteríti az asztalt.
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