VERB
streichen/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/to paint; to cancel; to swipe
streichen is a German verb that means to paint, to cancel, or to swipe. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "strich" and the past participle is "gestrichen".
Definitions
1.to apply paint (to a surface)(coating; renovation)
a.to coat something with paint
Wir haben gestern das Wohnzimmer gestrichen.—We painted the living room yesterday.
2.to cancel or delete (from a list, schedule, etc.)(official; administration)
a.to remove something officially
Der Termin wurde gestrichen.—The appointment was cancelled.
3.to move the hand or another object gently over something(movement; touch)
a.to stroke; to pass over lightly
Sie strich ihm sanft über das Haar.—She gently stroked his hair.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | streichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | streiche |
| Present (du) | streichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | streicht |
| Preterite (ich) | strich |
| Participle II | gestrichen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | striche |
| Imperative (singular) | streiche |
| Imperative (plural) | streicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "streichen" mean in English?
- "streichen" means to paint, to cancel, or to swipe. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "streichen"?
- "streichen" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "streichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "streichen" is "gestrichen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "streichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "streichen" becomes "strich" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "streichen"?
- "streichen" is a verb in German.
