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cover in German

cover in German is Deckel, Abdeckung, Decke — cover means to place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.

cover in German

Deckel
noun
A lid.
Abdeckung
noun
A lid.
Decke
noun
The top sheet of a bed.
Deckung
noun
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Gedeck
noun
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Versteck
noun
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Umschlag
noun
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Einband
noun
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Cover
noun
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Deckung
noun
(cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
Versteck
noun
(cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
Überdeckung
noun
(combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
Tarnung
noun
(espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
behandeln
verb
decken
verb
abdecken
verb
bedecken
verb
covern
verb
(music, transitive) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
decken
verb
(transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
abdecken
verb
(transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
decken
verb
(military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
abdecken
verb
(military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
Deckung geben
verb
(military, law enforcement, transitive) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect using continuous, heaving fire at or in the direction of the enemy so as to force the enemy to remain in cover; or to threaten using an aimed firearm.
decken
verb
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
besteigen
verb
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
bespringen
verb
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).

What does "cover" mean?

  1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
    "She covered the leftovers with plastic wrap."
  2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
    "The lecture covers the basics of economics."
  3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
    "This budget should cover our travel expenses."
  4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
    "Her photo made the cover of the magazine."

cover in a sentence

  • She covered the leftovers with plastic wrap.
  • Clouds covered the sky before the storm hit.
  • The lecture covers the basics of economics.
  • The news channel covered the election results live.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cover" in German?

"cover" in German is Deckel, Abdeckung, Decke. cover means: To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.

How do you use "cover" in a sentence?

Example: "She covered the leftovers with plastic wrap." In German, "cover" is Deckel, Abdeckung, Decke.

Are there other ways to say "cover" in German?

Yes — German has 19 translations listed for "cover": Deckel, Abdeckung, Decke, Deckung, Gedeck, Versteck.

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