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.
Related Words
- Anmeldeformular registration form
- Anzahlung down payment, deposit (partial)
- Balkonbepflanzung balcony planting, balcony garden
- Briefkasten letterbox, post box
- Dachgeschosswohnung top-floor apartment, penthouse flat
- Eigenheim owner-occupied home, one's own home
- Eigentumswohnung owner-occupied flat; condominium apartment
- Einliegerwohnung granny flat, in-law suite, ancillary dwelling unit
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