English–German

“set the table” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɛkən/

Example

Wir decken den Tisch vor dem Essen.

We set the table before the meal.

Illustration for decken (set the table)

How to say “set the table” in German

“Set the table” in German is decken.

A surface receives a cover, with a table receiving the items needed for a meal.

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

Example sentences with decken

Kannst du bitte den Tisch für zwei decken?

Could you please set the table for two?

Tips for using decken

  • German uses den Tisch decken for setting the table, whereas den Tisch abräumen means clearing it afterward.

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