Streichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Streichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "paint", "coat" or "spread".

Essential properties of "streichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: streichen
  • Simple past: strich
  • Participle: gestrichen

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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 "streichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Apply paint or similar substance"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er möchte die Wand blau streichen.He wants to paint the wall blue.
  2. Sie hat das ganze Haus neu gestrichen.She has repainted the entire house.
  3. Ich werde die Tür grün streichen.I will paint the door green.

2.) "Remove or delete something written/planned"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Satz aus dem Text gestrichen.He crossed out the sentence from the text.
  2. Wir müssen das Treffen streichen.We have to cancel the meeting.
  3. Sie hat ihren Namen von der Liste gestrichen.She crossed her name off the list.

3.) "Move hand/object gently over a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie streicht sanft über das Fell der Katze.She gently strokes the cat's fur.
  2. Er streicht mit der Hand über den Tisch.He runs his hand over the table.
  3. Die Mutter streicht ihrem Kind über den Kopf.The mother strokes her child's head.

4.) "Suppress or cancel something (e.g., flight, class)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Flug wurde wegen schlechten Wetters gestrichen.The flight was canceled due to bad weather.
  2. Die Mathestunde wurde heute gestrichen.Math class was canceled today.
  3. Wegen der Krankheit des Lehrers wurde der Kurs gestrichen.Due to the teacher's illness, the course was canceled.

5.) "Spread a substance (e.g., butter, jam)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er streicht Butter auf das Brot.He spreads butter on the bread.
  2. Sie streicht Marmelade auf den Toast.She spreads jam on the toast.
  3. Ich streiche Honig auf die Brötchen.I spread honey on the rolls.
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