verdecken
Translation
to cover, to conceal, to hide, to mask
Examples
Wolken verdecken die Sonne.
Clouds are covering the sun.
Er verdeckte sein Gesicht mit den Händen.
He covered his face with his hands.
Sie versucht, ihre Absichten zu verdecken.
She is trying to conceal her intentions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cover, conceal sth. Clouds are covering the sun.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to cover sth. with sth. He covered his face with his hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verbergen, verhüllen; Antonyms: aufdecken, enthüllen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often implying covering or doing something completely) + 'decken' (to cover).
Memory Tips
Imagine putting a 'Decke' (blanket) 'ver-' (over) something to completely cover and hide it.