schilfen

to be covered with reeds

Word details

German meaning
Mit Schilf bedecken oder verkleiden.
English meaning
To thatch with reeds
Synonym
verrohren
German example
Das Dach des Hauses wurde mit Schilf geschilft.
English example
The roof of the house was thatched with reeds.

Example sentences with “schilfen”

  1. Der Uferbereich ist geschilft. (The bank is covered in reeds.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it common?

It is quite rare and technical in nature.