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streichen

to paint (walls), to stroke

verb SHTRAI-khen Rare

Also means

to delete, to cancel

Usage Note

streichen in a household context primarily means to apply paint to walls or woodwork with a brush or roller. It also means to delete text or cancel an event. Tapezieren (to wallpaper) is its companion renovation verb.

Examples

"Sie streichen das Wohnzimmer in einem warmen Weiß, damit es heller wirkt."

Natural Translation

They are painting the living room in a warm white to make it appear brighter.

Literal Translation

They paint the living-room in a warm white, so-that it brighter appears.

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