Abdecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abdecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "cover", "conceal" or "drape".

Essential properties of "abdecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abdecken
Simple past: deckte ab
Participle: abgedeckt

regularseparable

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abdecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cover something completely"

Definition: "To cover or completely conceal something."
Translation(s): cover, conceal, drape
Synonym(s): Bedecken, Verhüllen, Zudecken
Antonym(s): Freilegen
Related word(s): Decken, Überdecken

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie deckte den Tisch mit einer schönen Tischdecke ab.She covered the table with a beautiful tablecloth.
Der Schnee deckte die gesamte Landschaft ab.The snow covered the entire landscape.
Bitte decken Sie die Möbel vor dem Streichen ab.Please cover the furniture before painting.

2.) "To protect from damage"

Definition: "To protect something against damage or external influences."
Translation(s): protect, shield, safeguard, cover
Synonym(s): schützen, sichern
Antonym(s): entblößen
Related word(s): absichern, schirmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Pflanzen vor dem Frost abdecken.We need to cover the plants to protect them from frost.
Der Versicherungsschutz deckt alle möglichen Schäden ab.The insurance coverage covers all possible damages.
Die Plane deckt das Auto vor Regen und Hagel ab.The tarp covers the car from rain and hail.

3.) "To satisfy a need or requirement"

Definition: "To satisfy or fulfill a need or requirement."
Translation(s): cover, meet, satisfy, fulfill, cater to
Synonym(s): erfüllen, entsprechen
Antonym(s): ungedeckt
Related word(s): genügen, befriedigen

📝 Some usage examples:

Dieses Angebot deckt alle unsere Bedürfnisse ab.This offer covers all our needs.
Der Kurs deckt ein breites Spektrum an Themen ab.The course covers a wide range of topics.
Ihr Gehalt sollte alle Ihre Ausgaben abdecken.Your salary should cover all your expenses.

4.) "To uncover or remove a cover"

Definition: "To remove something that covers or conceals another thing."
Translation(s): uncover, remove cover, reveal, clear (a table)
Synonym(s): aufdecken, Enthüllen
Antonym(s): bedecken
Related word(s): entfernen, wegnehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte decken Sie die Möbel nach dem Streichen wieder ab.Please uncover the furniture again after painting.
Er deckte vorsichtig die Folie vom frisch lackierten Auto ab.He carefully uncovered the foil from the freshly painted car.
Nach dem Essen deckten wir den Tisch ab.After eating, we cleared the table.

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