mildew

ˈmɪldjuː
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Translation of mildew into German,

Noun

mold

soft white fungus that grows in damp places
Schimmel mMehltau m
  • Mildew appeared on the bathroom wall after the rain.Nach dem Regen erschien Schimmel an der Badezimmerwand.

Verb

1.

spoil surface

tr.
make something develop a musty fungal growth
tr.
von Mehltau befallen lassen schimmeln lassen
  • The damp basement mildewed the old books.Der feuchte Keller ließ die alten Bücher von Mehltau befallen.
2.

biology

intr.
become covered with a fungal growth
intr.
  • The damp clothes in the corner began to mildew..Die feuchte Kleidung in der Ecke begann zu schimmeln
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Expressions with mildew: examples in English and translations in German

Mehltau
The roses were covered in powdery mildew.
Falscher Mehltau
Downy mildew spread quickly after the wet week.

Synonyms and analogies of mildew in English

v.fungusmoldMore synonyms

Examples of mildew in a sentence

  • The gardener warned about mildew affecting the roses.
  • The curtains mildewed after the flood.
  • Improper storage can mildew the fabric.
  • The old bread started to mildew in the humid air.
  • If you leave the fruit out, it will mildew.

Translations of "mildew" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derMehltaunm.

Outdoor plants are more susceptible to mildew as the weather turns humid.

Im Freien sind Pflanzen anfälliger für Mehltau, wenn das Wetter feucht wird.

derSchimmelnm.

The bathroom needed a strong scrub to get rid of the mildew.

Das Badezimmer brauchte eine kräftige Reinigung, um den Schimmel loszuwerden.

derSchimmelpilznm.

Maintaining a clean dry surface is the best method for combating mildew.

Eine saubere, trockene Terrassenoberfläche ist das beste Mittel gegen Schimmelpilz.

derSchimmelbefallnm.

Composition or concentrate for protecting sawn wood from blue stain and mildew attack.

Mittel oder Konzentrat zum Schutz von Schnittholz gegen Bläuebefall und Schimmelbefall.

derModernm.

The bathroom stinks of mildew from the dampness and lack of ventilation.

Das Badezimmer riecht nach Moder wegen der Feuchtigkeit und schlechten Belüftung.

Verb
schimmelnv.

After a few rainy days, the walls started to mildew despite our efforts.

Nach ein paar Regentagen begannen die Wände trotz unserer Bemühungen zu schimmeln.

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mildew: Examples and translations in context

Downy mildew thrives in humid conditions and can devastate entire fields.

Falscher Mehltau gedeiht unter feuchten Bedingungen und kann ganze Felder vernichten.

Downy mildew is considered a serious threat in vegetable gardens during rainy seasons.

Falscher Mehltau wird in Gemüsegärten während der Regenzeit als ernsthafte Bedrohung angesehen.

After the storm, a layer of mildew coated many of the flowering plants.

Nach dem Sturm überzog ein Belag aus Mehltau viele der blühenden Pflanzen.

In early summer, we always inspect for mildew before the blooming season starts.

Im Frühsommer inspizieren wir immer auf Mehltau, bevor die Blühphase beginnt.

A sudden outbreak of downy mildew prompted the farmers to apply fungicides.

Ein plötzlicher Ausbruch von Falschem Mehltau veranlasste die Bauern, Fungizide anzuwenden.

One time we were quite surprised because mildew had suddenly appeared.

Einmal waren wir ziemlich erstaunt, weil plötzlich Mehltau aufgetaucht war.

This also helps to prevent problems with mold and mildew.

Dies hilft auch, Probleme mit Schimmel und Mehltau zu vermeiden.

Downy mildew can flourish in shaded areas that don't receive enough sunlight.

Falscher Mehltau kann in schattigen Bereichen gedeihen, die nicht genug Sonnenlicht erhalten.

See also:

powdery mildewdowny mildew
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