Schlichten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schlichten" is used as verb with the meaning of "mediate", "settle" or "reconcile".

Essential properties of "schlichten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schlichten
  • Simple past: schlichtete
  • Participle: geschlichtet

See full conjugation of schlichten

regulartransitive
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 "schlichten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To mediate or settle a dispute"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer musste den Streit zwischen den Schülern schlichten.The teacher had to settle the dispute between the students.
  2. Sie versuchte, den Konflikt zwischen den Nachbarn zu schlichten.She tried to mediate the conflict between the neighbors.
  3. Der Mediator konnte die Meinungsverschiedenheit erfolgreich schlichten.The mediator successfully resolved the disagreement.

2.) "To smooth, level, or plane a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tischler begann, das Holz zu schlichten.The carpenter began to plane the wood.
  2. Sie schlichten den Beton, um eine glatte Oberfläche zu erhalten.They are leveling the concrete to get a smooth surface.
  3. Er musste den Boden schlichten, bevor er die Fliesen verlegte.He had to level the floor before laying the tiles.
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