GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

aufdecken

uncover; reveal

Die Untersuchung deckte Mängel auf, die intern längst bekannt gewesen waren, aber offenbar nie zu einer verbindlichen Änderung der Abläufe geführt hatten.

The investigation uncovered shortcomings that had long been known internally but had apparently never led to a binding change in procedures.

lay the table; set the table

Während wir das Essen vorbereiteten, deckten die Kinder auf und überlegten selbst, wie sich die zusätzlichen Gäste am besten unterbringen ließen.

While we prepared the food, the children set the table and worked out for themselves how best to accommodate the additional guests.

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