English–German

“paint white” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯sn̩/

Example

Ich weiße die Wand.

I am painting the wall white.

Illustration for weißen (paint white)

How to say “paint white” in German

“Paint white” in German is weißen.

A brush or chemical treatment leaves an object's visible surface white.

Full entry for weißen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with weißen

Im Sommer weißen sie die Innenwände mit Kalk.

In summer, they paint the interior walls white with lime.

Tips for using weißen

  • For a wall, "die Wand weißen" is idiomatic, whereas "bleichen" more often refers to materials such as fabric or hair.

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