verstecken

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German

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verstecken

Etymology

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From Middle High German verstecken, from Old High German firstekken. Equivalent to ver- +‎ stecken. Cognate with Dutch versteken (to hide).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛkən/
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Verb

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verstecken (weak, third-person singular present versteckt, past tense versteckte, past participle versteckt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (transitive) to conceal [with accusative ‘something’ and vor (+ dative) ‘from someone’]
    Der Dieb versteckte die Gegenstände vor der Polizei.
    The thief hid the items from the police.
  2. (reflexive) to hide (oneself) [with vor (+ dative) ‘from someone’]
    Wo versteckst du dich?
    Where are you hiding?
    • 2019, “Zeig dich”, performed by Rammstein:
      Zeig dich! Versteck dich nicht
      Show yourself! Don't hide

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