überdachen

German

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -aχn

Verb

1. to put a roof on something that doesn't necessarily need one

   Ein überdachter Balkon schützt zwar vor Regen, lässt aber auch keine Sonne durch.

   A roofed balcony does, admittedly, protect from the rain, but it also doesn't let any sunlight through.

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