VERB
streichen/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/to paint; to cancel; to stroke
streichen is a German verb that means to paint, to cancel, or to stroke. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "strich" and the past participle is "gestrichen".
Definitions
1.to coat or cover a surface with paint or similar(covering with paint)
a.to apply paint with a brush
Wir streichen das Wohnzimmer blau.—We are painting the living room blue.
2.to delete, cross out, or remove from a list(removing or canceling)
a.to cancel by striking out
Der Lehrer hat meinen Namen von der Liste gestrichen.—The teacher crossed my name off the list.
3.to touch something smoothly with the hand(moving hand gently)
a.to gently stroke or caress
Sie streichelte die Katze sanft über das Fell.—She gently stroked the cat's fur.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | streichen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | streiche |
| Present (du) | streichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | streicht |
| Preterite (ich) | strich |
| Participle II | gestrichen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | striche |
| Imperative (singular) | streiche |
| Imperative (plural) | streicht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "streichen" mean in English?
- "streichen" means to paint, to cancel, or to stroke. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "streichen"?
- "streichen" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "streichen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "streichen" is "gestrichen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "streichen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "streichen" becomes "strich" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "streichen"?
- "streichen" is a verb in German.
