VERB
bedecken/bəˈdɛkn̩/to cover; to blanket; to coat
bedecken is a German verb that means to cover, to blanket, or to coat. It is pronounced /bəˈdɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bedeckte" and the past participle is "bedeckt".
Definitions
1.to cover the surface of something (with something else)(physical covering)
a.to lay or spread something over something to cover it
Schnee bedeckt im Winter die Dächer.—Snow covers the roofs in winter.
b.to conceal or hide something below another layer
Eine dichte Wolkendecke bedeckte die Sonne.—A thick cloud cover hid the sun.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bedecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bedecke |
| Present (du) | bedeckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bedeckt |
| Preterite (ich) | bedeckte |
| Participle II | bedeckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bedeckte |
| Imperative (singular) | bedecke |
| Imperative (plural) | bedeckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bedecken" mean in English?
- "bedecken" means to cover, to blanket, or to coat. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bedecken"?
- "bedecken" is pronounced /bəˈdɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bedecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bedecken" is "bedeckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bedecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bedecken" becomes "bedeckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bedecken"?
- "bedecken" is a verb in German.
