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kleben

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cling
glue
paste
adhere
stick
cake

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Definition of "kleben" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "kleben" 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.
#1

Etwas mithilfe eines Klebstoffes an einer Stelle oder an etwas anderem befestigen.

DE: Ich klebe das Bild an die Wand.

A1
EN: “I am sticking the picture to the wall.

DE: Kannst du bitte diese Briefmarke auf den Umschlag kleben?

A2
EN: “Can you please stick this stamp on the envelope?

DE: Die Kinder haben im Kunstunterricht bunte Papierschnipsel auf ein großes Plakat geklebt.

B1
EN: “The children glued colorful paper scraps onto a large poster in art class.
#2

An einer Oberfläche haften bleiben; nicht leicht zu entfernen sein; auch figurativ für an etwas festhalten.

DE: Der Honig klebt an meinen Fingern.

A1
EN: “The honey is sticking to my fingers.

DE: Vorsicht, der Kaugummi klebt unter dem Tisch!

A2
EN: “Be careful, the chewing gum is stuck under the table!

DE: Nach dem Regen klebte die nasse Erde an seinen Schuhen.

B1
EN: “After the rain, the wet earth stuck to his shoes.

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