No. 15,404 in German
verhüllen
To cover, veil, or conceal.
In a sentence
Der Künstler entschied sich, die Skulptur zu verhüllen, bevor sie enthüllt wurde.
The artist decided to cover the sculpture before it was unveiled.
The word 'verhüllen' is used to mean 'cover' or 'veil', emphasizing the act of concealing something intentionally.
Am Morgen verhüllte dichter Nebel die Landschaft.
In the morning, dense fog veiled the landscape.
Here, 'verhüllen' describes an atmospheric phenomenon where the fog acts as a covering for the scenery, enhancing the visual imagery.
Während der Zeremonie wurde das Porträt mit einem Tuch verhüllt.
During the ceremony, the portrait was covered with a cloth.
In this sentence, 'verhüllen' refers to the act of covering something directly and physically, often for presentation or ceremonial effect.
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