Malen
Example: Am Wochenende malen wir gemeinsam ein großes Bild im Park.
Definition
"Malen" means to create a picture or image by applying colors, typically with a brush, on a surface such as paper or canvas. It often refers to the artistic activity of painting, as in the example phrase where people paint a large picture together in the park.
Etymology
The word "malen" comes from the Old High German word 'malen,' which means to paint or to mark. This root is connected to the idea of making marks or strokes, which evolved into the modern concept of painting pictures. Did you know that the verb "malen" also shares a connection with the English word 'malleable,' relating to shaping or forming?
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"Malen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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