streichen
Translation
to paint, to cancel, to cross out, to pet
Examples
Wir müssen die Wand neu streichen.
We have to repaint the wall.
Bitte streichen Sie meinen Namen.
Please remove my name.
Der Flug wurde gestrichen.
The flight was canceled.
Sie strich der Katze über das Fell.
She petted the cat's fur.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to paint sth. We have to paint the room.
((et4)) to cancel/delete sth. The appointment was canceled.
((j-m)) ((über+4)) to stroke sb. over sth. She stroked his cheek.
Similar Words
Synonyms: malen (to paint), annullieren (to cancel); Antonyms: hinzufügen (to add)
Etymology
Shares a root with English 'to strike' and 'to stroke', referring to a sweeping or linear motion.
Memory Tips
Connect all meanings to the idea of a 'stroke' or a line: painting a line on a wall, drawing a line through a word, or stroking a pet.