drapieren
Translation
to drape, to arrange
Examples
Sie drapierte den Schal elegant um den Hals.
She elegantly draped the scarf around her neck.
Der Stoff wurde kunstvoll über den Stuhl drapiert.
The fabric was artfully draped over the chair.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((around/over sth.)) to drape sth. around/over sth. She draped the scarf around her neck.
Similar Words
anordnen (to arrange), schmücken (to decorate)
Etymology
From French 'draper' (to cover with cloth), from 'drap' (cloth).
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English word 'drape'. Picture draping curtains or a dress.