Malen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Malen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to paint", "to color" or "to draw".

Essential properties of "malen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: malen
  • Simple past: malte
  • Participle: gemalt

See full conjugation of malen

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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 "malen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To apply colors to create an image"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich möchte ein Bild malen.I want to paint a picture.
  2. Sie liebt es, Landschaften malen.She loves to paint landscapes.
  3. Er hat das ganze Wochenende damit verbracht, sein Zimmer malen.He spent the whole weekend painting his room.

2.) "To draw or sketch something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du mir helfen, ein Pferd zu malen?Can you help me draw a horse?
  2. Er hat begonnen, Karikaturen zu malen.He started drawing caricatures.
  3. Kinder lieben es, mit Kreide auf dem Gehweg zu malen.Children love to draw with chalk on the sidewalk.
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