Sprühen

Sprühen is a German verb meaning to spray or to mist, typically by expelling liquid or droplets through a nozzle under pressure. It covers actions ranging from releasing a fine spray from a bottle to emitting an aerosol. In technical contexts it also describes atomizing liquids into droplets for coating, disinfection, or other applications.

Conjugation and forms: The verb sprühen is irregular in its present tense forms. Common forms are ich sprühe, du sprühst, er sprüht, wir sprühen, ihr sprüht, sie sprühen. The past participle is gesprüht, and the simple past is sprühte. The noun Sprühen denotes the act of spraying. German also uses prefixed variants such as besprühen (to spray onto or treat with spray) and einsprühen (to spray onto or into, often for surfaces or wounds).

Usage and contexts: In everyday life, sprühen appears with household spray products, perfumes, cleaning agents, and culinary sprays. In agriculture and industry, spraying refers to applying pesticides, fertilizers, or coatings using spray equipment, spray nozzles, or air-assisted sprayers. In art and manufacturing, spraying is a method for applying paints or finishes, including airbrushing and automotive coating. The term can be transitive (sprühen etwas) or intransitive in phrases like etwas sprüht.

Safety and regulation: Spraying can involve health and environmental risks, especially with aerosols, solvents, or pesticides. Proper ventilation, protective equipment, and compliance with product-specific guidance and local regulations are important considerations for both domestic and professional spraying activities.