verpesten
/fɛɐ̯ˈpɛstn̩/
verb
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- verpestet
- past
- verpestete
- perfect
- hat verpestet
Meaning
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to pollute (air)
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Die Fabrik verpestet die Luft.
The factory pollutes the air.
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Die Fabrik verpestet die Luft mit ihrem Rauch. Die Anwohner protestieren.
The factory pollutes the air with its smoke. The residents are protesting.
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Practice
1 What does verpesten mean?
to pollute (air)
2 Fill the gap: Die Fabrik ___ die Luft.
Full sentence: Die Fabrik verpestet die Luft. (The factory pollutes the air.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches verpesten?
verpesten: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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