verschleiern
to conceal
To deliberately hide, obscure, or disguise true intentions, facts, or the truth.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen versuchte, die schlechten Geschäftszahlen zu verschleiern.
The company tried to conceal the poor business figures.
verschleiern
to conceal / veil
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Meanings
verschleiern
to veil
To cover the face or body with a veil.
EXAMPLE
In manchen Kulturen verschleiern Frauen ihr Gesicht in der Öffentlichkeit.
In some cultures, women veil their faces in public.
Usage tips
Word structure
The verb is derived from the noun 'der Schleier' (the veil). The literal meaning is to cover something with a veil. The figurative meaning 'etwas verbergen' (to hide something) is derived from this.
EXAMPLE
Sie verschleierte ihr Gesicht mit einem Tuch.
She veiled her face with a cloth.
Inseparable verb
'Verschleiern' (to conceal / veil) is an inseparable verb. The prefix 'ver-' always stays attached to the stem and is not placed at the end of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Er verschleierte seine wahren Gefühle hinter einem Lächeln.
He concealed his true feelings behind a smile.
Context clue
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that the object is something abstract. For example, you can conceal the truth, facts, intentions, or problems.
EXAMPLE
Der Politiker versuchte, seine Beteiligung an dem Skandal zu verschleiern.
The politician tried to conceal his involvement in the scandal.
Compare with
verschleiern vs verbergen
to hide / conceal
verbergen and verschleiern can both prevent others from recognizing the truth. verbergen simply keeps the information from being presented openly, while verschleiern deliberately makes it unclear or opaque. Use verbergen when keeping something secret, and verschleiern when the presentation also creates confusion.
verschleiern
Der Bericht verschleierte die wichtigen Zahlen durch komplizierte Formulierungen.
The report obscured the important figures with complicated wording.
verbergen
Der Bericht verbarg die wichtigen Zahlen, weil sie nicht veröffentlicht werden sollten.
The report concealed the important figures because they were not supposed to be published.
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