German Expression · Advanced
den Boden vor dem Streichen abdecken
cover the floor before painting
Pronunciation: den Boden vor dem Streichen abdecken
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: cover the floor before painting.
Example
Deck den Boden ab, bevor du die Decke streichst.
Cover the floor before painting the ceiling.
Practice tips
- Practice den Boden vor dem Streichen abdecken out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.