Wegstecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Wegstecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "put away", "pocket" or "tuck away".

Essential properties of "wegstecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: wegstecken
  • Simple past: steckte weg
  • Participle: weggesteckt

See full conjugation of wegstecken

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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 "wegstecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Put something away (in pocket/bag)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte das Geld schnell wegstecken.He could quickly pocket the money.
  2. Sie musste den Brief unauffällig wegstecken.She had to discreetly tuck away the letter.
  3. Nach dem Einkauf hat er die Quittung wegstecken.After shopping, he put away the receipt.

2.) "Endure or put up with a difficult/painful situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte die Niederlage gut wegstecken.He could cope well with the defeat.
  2. Sie hat die Kritik einfach wegstecken.She simply brushed off the criticism.
  3. Er musste den Schmerz wegstecken.He had to endure the pain.
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