versiegeln
Translation
to seal, to seal up, to waterproof
Examples
Der Brief wurde sorgfältig versiegelt.
The letter was carefully sealed.
Wir müssen den Holzboden versiegeln.
We have to seal the wooden floor.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to seal sth. with sth. We seal the floor with varnish.
Similar Words
abdichten (to make watertight), verschließen (to close/lock)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or change) + 'Siegel' (seal). Literally 'to make sealed'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'seal' on a document. The 'ver-' prefix turns this into the action of applying the seal completely.