Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To place something over an object to protect or hide it.
Natural examples
Decke die Schüssel mit einem Tuch ab.
Cover the bowl with a cloth.
Wir decken die Möbel vor dem Streichen ab.
We cover the furniture before painting.
Sie hat das Fahrrad mit einer Plane abgedeckt.
She covered the bicycle with a tarpaulin.
Usage note
Use abdecken with an accusative object and mit for the covering material.
Mini-lesson: abdecken
To place something over an object to protect or hide it. Use abdecken with an accusative object and mit for the covering material.
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