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.
Related Words
- Abfluss drain, plug hole
- Abflussreiniger drain cleaner
- Abzieher squeegee, floor wiper
- Allzweckreiniger all-purpose cleaner, multipurpose cleaner
- Besen broom
- Einzugsreinigung move-in cleaning, pre-tenancy clean
- Entkalkungsmittel descaler, decalcifying agent
- Essigwasser vinegar water (cleaning solution of vinegar and water)
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