tapezieren
to wallpaper, to hang wallpaper
verb ta-pe-TSEE-ren Rare
Origin: from French 'tapisser'
Usage Note
tapezieren is to cover walls with wallpaper (Tapete). Although painting is now more popular, wallpapering remains common in Germany. Tapezierertisch (pasting table) and Kleister (wallpaper paste) are the key tools.
Examples
"Sie tapezieren das Schlafzimmer mit einem dezenten Muster."
Natural Translation
They are wallpapering the bedroom with a subtle pattern.
Literal Translation
They wallpaper the bedroom with a subtle pattern.
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- 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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