German Expression · Advanced
den Topf abdecken
cover the pot
Pronunciation: den Topf abdecken
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: cover the pot.
Example
Deck den Topf ab und lass alles langsam garen.
Cover the pot and let everything cook slowly.
Practice tips
- Practice den Topf 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.