weissen
Translation
to whiten, to whitewash
Examples
Der Maler muss die Wand weissen.
The painter has to whiten the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to whiten (sth.) The painter has to whiten the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anstreichen (to paint), tünchen (to whitewash)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'weiß' (white). It means 'to make white'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'whiten'. It's a direct equivalent of making something 'weiß' (white).