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
A lid.
Abdeckung
A lid.
Decke
The top sheet of a bed.
Deckung
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Gedeck
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Versteck
A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
Umschlag
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Einband
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Cover
(music) A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
Deckung
(cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
Versteck
(cricket) A tarpaulin or other device used to cover the wicket during rain, to prevent it getting wet.
Überdeckung
(combinatorics, topology) A collection (or family) of subsets of a given set, whose union contains every element of said original set.
Tarnung
(espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.
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covern
(music, transitive) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
decken
(transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
abdecken
(transitive) To provide an alibi for (someone); to provide excuses or apologia for (someone); to carry water for someone.
decken
(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
(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
(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
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
besteigen
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
bespringen
(transitive) To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
What does "cover" mean?
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verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
"She covered the leftovers with plastic wrap."
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verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
"The lecture covers the basics of economics."
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verb To be enough money to pay for something.
"This budget should cover our travel expenses."
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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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