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scatter in German

scatter in German is zerstreuen, streuen, verstreuen — scatter means to cause to separate and move in different directions.

scatter in German

zerstreuen
verb
(ergative) To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
streuen
verb
(ergative) To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
verstreuen
verb
(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
streuen
verb
(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
ausstreuen
verb
(transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
streuen
verb
(transitive, physics) To deflect (radiation or particles).

What does "scatter" mean?

  1. verb To cause to separate and move in different directions.
    "The pigeons scattered when the dog ran into the square."
  2. verb To spread something loosely over an area.
    "She scattered seeds across the flower bed."

scatter in a sentence

  • The pigeons scattered when the dog ran into the square.
  • Papers scattered across the floor when the wind blew through the window.
  • She scattered seeds across the flower bed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scatter" in German?

"scatter" in German is zerstreuen, streuen, verstreuen. scatter means: To cause to separate and move in different directions.

How do you use "scatter" in a sentence?

Example: "The pigeons scattered when the dog ran into the square." In German, "scatter" is zerstreuen, streuen, verstreuen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scatter": zerstreuen, streuen, verstreuen, ausstreuen.

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