dust in German
dust in German is Staub, abstauben, entstauben — dust means fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.
dust in German
Staub
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.
abstauben
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
entstauben
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
ein Sandbad nehmen
(intransitive, or, reflexive) Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
sandbaden
(intransitive, or, reflexive) Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
bestauben
(transitive) To spray or cover (something) with fine powder or liquid, to sprinkle.
pudern
(transitive) To spray or cover (something) with fine powder or liquid, to sprinkle.
What does "dust" mean?
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noun Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.
"A thick layer of dust covered the old piano."
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verb To wipe or brush dust off a surface.
"She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived."
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verb To sprinkle a fine powder or substance over something.
"He dusted the cake with icing sugar."
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dust in a sentence
- A thick layer of dust covered the old piano.
- Sunlight caught the dust drifting through the air.
- She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived.
- I need to dust the living room before my parents visit.
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What is "dust" in German?
"dust" in German is Staub, abstauben, entstauben. dust means: Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.
How do you use "dust" in a sentence?
Example: "A thick layer of dust covered the old piano." In German, "dust" is Staub, abstauben, entstauben.
Are there other ways to say "dust" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "dust": Staub, abstauben, entstauben, ein Sandbad nehmen, sandbaden, bestauben.
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