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einsprühen

to spray on, to apply by spray

verb AYN-shprue-en Rare

Usage Note

einsprühen means to coat a surface with a spray, used for cleaning agents, starch for ironing, fabric protectors, or rust inhibitors. The prefix ein- emphasises even coverage over the whole surface.

Examples

"Sprüh das Backblech vor dem Backen leicht mit Öl ein."

Natural Translation

Spray the baking tray lightly with oil before baking.

Literal Translation

Spray the baking-sheet before baking lightly with oil in.

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