Schönen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schönen" is mainly used as adjective meaning "beautiful", "nice" or "lovely". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "schönen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: schönen
Simple past: schönte
Participle: geschönt

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 "schönen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Inflected form of 'schön'"

"Schönen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Inflected form of 'schön', meaning pleasant or attractive."
Translation(s): beautiful, nice, lovely, pretty, attractive, pleasant
Synonym(s): hübsch, attraktiv, ansprechend
Antonym(s): hässlich, unattraktiv
Related word(s): Schönheit, schönste

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir haben einen schönen Tag am Strand verbracht.We spent a beautiful day at the beach.
Die schönen Blumen im Garten blühen.The beautiful flowers in the garden are blooming.
Er hat viele schönen Erinnerungen an seine Kindheit.He has many beautiful memories of his childhood.

2.) "To beautify or improve appearance"

"Schönen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "Verbal form indicating to beautify or improve the appearance."
Translation(s): to beautify, to adorn, to embellish, to enhance
Synonym(s): verschönern, verbessern
Antonym(s): verschlechtern, verunstalten
Related word(s): verschönern, Schönheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen den Garten schönen.We need to beautify the garden.
Sie möchte ihr Zimmer schönen.She wants to beautify her room.
Er plant, die alte Statue zu schönen.He plans to beautify the old statue.

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