English–German

“treat gently” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃoːnən/

Example

Ich schone mein neues Fahrrad.

I treat my new bike gently.

Illustration for schonen (treat gently)

How to say “treat gently” in German

“Treat gently” in German is schonen.

A delicate object or a limited reserve is handled so carefully that damage and unnecessary use are avoided.

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

Example sentences with schonen

Beim Fahren sollte man den Motor schonen, indem man sanft beschleunigt.

While driving, you should treat the engine gently by accelerating smoothly.

Tips for using schonen

  • With a person, schonen can mean to spare someone or to take it easy, as in sich schonen after illness; it is not the same as schon, 'already'.

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