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paint in German

paint in German is Farbe, Lack, malen — paint means a liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.

paint in German

Farbe
noun
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.
Lack
noun
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.
malen
verb
streichen
verb
anmalen
verb
bemalen
verb
malen
verb
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
streichen
verb
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
anmalen
verb
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
bemalen
verb
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
pinseln
verb
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
malen
verb
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
anstreichen
verb
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
malen
verb
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.
streichen
verb
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.

What does "paint" mean?

  1. noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
    "We need another coat of paint on the fence."
  2. noun A set of paints or paint colours used for painting pictures.
    "The child was given a box of paints for her birthday."
  3. verb To apply paint to a surface.
    "They painted the bedroom a soft blue."
  4. verb To create a picture using paints.
    "She paints landscapes in her spare time."

paint in a sentence

  • We need another coat of paint on the fence.
  • The paint hadn't fully dried before the rain started.
  • The child was given a box of paints for her birthday.
  • They painted the bedroom a soft blue.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "paint" in German?

"paint" in German is Farbe, Lack, malen. paint means: A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.

How do you use "paint" in a sentence?

Example: "We need another coat of paint on the fence." In German, "paint" is Farbe, Lack, malen.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "paint": Farbe, Lack, malen, streichen, anmalen, bemalen.

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