verstreuen
Translation
to scatter, to disperse, to strew
Examples
Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.
The wind scattered the leaves in the garden.
Sie verstreute die Asche im Meer.
She scattered the ashes in the sea.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on/in/over sth.)) to scatter (sth.) (on/in/over sth.) The farmer scatters the seeds on the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verteilen (to distribute), zerstreuen (to disperse), ausbreiten (to spread out)
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix indicating distribution or spreading out) + `streuen` (to sprinkle, scatter). The `ver-` intensifies the action of `streuen`.
Memory Tips
Think of `streuen` (like sprinkling sugar) but `ver-` makes it more widespread, like scattering seeds over a whole field.