beschreiben

verb

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describe

depict

portray

write on

fill with writing

inscribe

represent

illustrate

show

Synonyms and Related Words for beschreiben

darstellen schildern charakterisieren erläutern beschriften vollschreiben beschreibt zeigen abbilden wiedergeben illustrieren stellt dar veranschaulichen symbolisieren

Definition of "beschreiben" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "beschreiben" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Jemandem oder etwas mit Worten, Gesten oder Bildern detailliert darstellen, sodass sich andere eine Vorstellung davon machen können.

DE: “Ich beschreibe mein Haus.”
A1
EN: “I am describing my house.”

DE: “Kannst du bitte den Weg zum Bahnhof beschreiben?”
A2
EN: “Can you please describe the way to the train station?”

DE: “Der Zeuge konnte den Täter genau beschreiben.”
B1
EN: “The witness was able to describe the perpetrator accurately.”

Eine Oberfläche, besonders Papier, mit Schrift oder Zeichen versehen.

DE: “Ich beschreibe das Blatt Papier.”
A1
EN: “I am writing on the sheet of paper.”

DE: “Der Schüler hat die ganze Tafel beschrieben.”
A2
EN: “The student has written all over the blackboard.”

DE: “Er hat das Notizbuch von vorne bis hinten mit seinen Gedanken beschrieben.”
B1
EN: “He filled the notebook from front to back with his thoughts.”

Words Similar in Spelling to beschreiben

beschreibt Schreiben schreiben Beschreibung beschrieben