bekleiden

/bəˈklaɪ̯dn̩/

verb C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: bekleidet
past: bekleidete
perfect: hat bekleidet

Meaning

to clothe; to hold (an office)
- Sie bekleidet ein hohes Amt.
  
  She holds a high office.
- Er bekleidet seit Jahren das Amt des Bürgermeisters. Er ist sehr beliebt.
  
  He has held the office of mayor for years. He is very popular.

Similar words

kleiden

Kleiden is the plain word for "to dress" or "to clothe"; bekleiden means the same but is more formal, and also means "to hold" an office or position.

Practice

1 What does bekleiden mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ ein hohes Amt.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches bekleiden?

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Last updated 2026-09-24