Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To present something in detail and vivid words.
Natural examples
Die Zeugin schildert den Unfall der Polizei.
The witness describes the accident to police.
Er schilderte seine Reise sehr lebendig.
He described his trip vividly.
Kannst du den Raum am Telefon schildern?
Can you describe the room over the phone?
Usage note
Schildern usually takes an accusative object: someone describes something. It often suggests a vivid account.
Mini-lesson: schildern
To present something in detail and vivid words. Schildern usually takes an accusative object: someone describes something. It often suggests a vivid account.
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