English-German translation for "adorn"

"adorn" German translation

adorn
[əˈdɔː(r)n]transitive verb | transitives Verb v/t

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to adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
sich mit fremden Federn schmücken
to adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
Im Nordirak haben die Menschen Angst davor, ihre Häuser zu schmücken.
In northern Iraq, people are afraid to adorn their homes.
Source: Europarl
Sie befinden sich an einem ehrenwerten Platz und schmücken den Tisch des Präsidenten.
They are in an honourable place, adorning the President's table.
Source: Europarl
Ich mag es, mein Zimmer mit Blumen zu schmücken.
I like to adorn her room with flowers.
Source: Tatoeba
Der Plenarsaal, in dem wir heute tagen, ist mit überschwänglichen Bannern zur Verfassung geschmückt.
We are sitting here today in a Chamber adorned with lavish banners on the Constitution.
Source: Europarl
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