preen

priːn
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Translation of preen into German,

Verb

1.

people

intr.
spend time making oneself attractive
intr.
  • She preened in front of the mirror before the party.Sie putzte sich vor dem Spiegel heraus, bevor sie zur Party ging.
2.

behavior

intr.
show off or posture
intr.
  • He preened as he accepted the award.Er posierte, als er die Auszeichnung entgegennahm.
3.

birds grooming

tr./intr.
smooth or clean feathers with the beak
tr./intr.
  • The bird began to preen its glossy feathers..Der Vogel begann, seine glänzenden Federn zu putzen

Noun

1.

fashion

Dated
decorative pin or brooch
Dated
  • She wore a beautiful preen on her dress.Sie trug eine schöne Brosche an ihrem Kleid.
2.

sewing

Rare
tool used for dressing cloth
Rare
Bügeleisen nStoffglätter
  • The tailor used a preen to smooth the fabric.Der Schneider benutzte ein Bügeleisen, um den Stoff zu glätten.
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Expressions with preen: examples in English and translations in German

sich herausputzen
sich zurechtmachen
She preened herself before the big event.

Images of preen

  • preen: decorative pin or brooch
    (fashion) Brosche
  • preen: tool used for dressing cloth
    (sewing) Bügeleisen

Synonyms and analogies of preen in English

Examples of preen in a sentence

  • The actor preened on the red carpet, enjoying the attention.
  • She preened in front of the mirror before the party.
  • The parrot would preen for hours each day.
  • After a bath, the sparrow started to preen.
  • Her jacket was adorned with a vintage preen.
  • The preen on his lapel was a family heirloom.

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

Verb
putzenv.

They primp and preen at her gown, perhaps...

Sie putzen und putzen ihr Kleid, vielleicht...

Girls will probably have to taste a dressing table, where you can preen up right after awakening.

Mädchen werden wahrscheinlich einen Schminktisch probieren müssen, wo Sie gleich nach dem Erwachen putzen können.

796 views A group of sparrows preen their feathers at the waterside

686 Aufrufe Eine Gruppe von Spatzen putzen ihr Gefieder auf der Wasserseite

Special Regulation is amended woman can wear makeup and preen

Spezielle Verordnung geändert Frau auch schminken und putzen tragen

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Other translations for preen:

  • herausputzenv.
  • posierenv.

preen: Examples and translations in context

You know, all young ladies preen like peacocks,

Wissen Sie, alle jungen Damen putzen sich heraus, wie ein eitler Pfau,

Time and again, they stop for extended breaks, look around, take a beakful of snow and thoroughly preen their plumage.

Immer wieder legen sie lange Pausen ein, schauen sich um, nehmen einen Schluck Schnee und putzen sich angelegentlich das Gefieder.

Rarely, they stayed once at a blade of grass to sit, poised elegantly on a reed stem or leaf and preen.

Nur selten, blieben sie mal auf einem Halm sitzen, balancierten elegant auf einem Schilfstengel oder Blatt und putzen sich.

Even if you don't go to the gym to preen, and you're mostly oblivious to the opinions of others, a garage gym still gives you more privacy and leeway to do as you please.

Selbst wenn Sie nicht im Fitnessstudio trainieren, um sich zu putzen, und Sie die Meinungen anderer meist nicht beachten, bietet Ihnen ein Garagen-Fitnessstudio immer noch mehr Privatsphäre und Freiraum, den Sie wünschen.

Discover supernatural items: Race around the arena on your broomstick, visit the gypsy caravan, or preen in front of your magic mirror.

Entdecken Sie übernatürliche Objekte: Düsen Sie auf Ihrem Besen durch die Arena, suchen Sie den Zigeunerwagen auf oder putzen Sie sich vor Ihrem magischen Spiegel heraus.

They primp and preen at her gown, perhaps contributing... Read more

Sie primp und putzen sich für ihr Kleid, vielleicht tragen sie dazu bei... Mehr erfahren

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