Malen - translation, pronunciation and examples
paint
create with paint
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When to use malen
ein Bild malen
eine Wand streichen
Landschaften malen
Porträts malen
mit Wasserfarben malen
malen usage examples
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To cover a surface with paint, usually an object, wall, or something already made.
To draw with pencil, pen, etc.; this is not with paint, but with lines and outlines.
To color or tint something; often sounds more bookish or used for finished drawings.
To paint over an existing layer of paint or a drawing; often means to cover, hide, or correct.
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malen belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
malen synonyms
What's the difference between malen / zeichnen / kolorieren / übermalen
To cover a surface with paint, usually an object, wall, or something already made.
Die Kinder bemalen Ostereier mit bunten Farben.
Дети раскрашивают пасхальные яйца яркими красками.
To draw with pencil, pen, etc.; this is not with paint, but with lines and outlines.
Das Kind zeichnet ein Haus auf das Papier.
Ребёнок рисует дом на бумаге.
To color or tint something; often sounds more bookish or used for finished drawings.
Sie koloriert die Zeichnung mit Wasserfarben.
Она раскрашивает рисунок акварелью.
To paint over an existing layer of paint or a drawing; often means to cover, hide, or correct.
Er übermalt den Fehler mit weißer Farbe.
Он закрашивает ошибку белой краской.
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How to pronounce malen and what this word means
malen translation: paint. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce malen
[ˈmaːlən]
malen translation
paint
malen examples
Ich male ein Bild mit Wasserfarben.
malen transcription
[ˈmaːlən]
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malen meaning: what does it mean?
mit Farbe ein Bild oder eine Fläche gestalten
malen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
malen is pronounced as [ˈmaːlən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
malen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich male ein Bild mit Wasserfarben. Translation: Я рисую картину акварелью.
Is malen part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?
Yes, malen (paint) can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is malen part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, malen (paint) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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