beklebst

Beklebst is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb bekleben. Bekleben means to apply adhesive to a surface in order to cover, affix, or decorate it. This can involve sticking labels, decals, tape, or other materials to objects or surfaces. Bekleben is formed from the root kleben (to glue) with the prefix be-, and it is used as an inseparable verb.

Etymology and form: The be- prefix in bekleben contributes to the sense of applying or coating something onto a surface. The infinitive is bekleben, and beklebst is the second-person singular present form. The verb also appears in other tenses, such as beklebst (past or future forms depend on the sentence), and in perfect constructions with haben, for example, du hast beklebt.

Usage and contexts: Bekleben is common in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and various crafts or DIY tasks. Typical constructions include etw. bekleben (to bekleben something) with etiketten or aufkleber (labels or stickers), or mit klebeband bekleben (to apply adhesive tape).

Example: Du beklebst die Verpackung mit einem Etikett.

See also: Kleben, Bekleben as a general concept; Etikett, Aufkleber, Klebeband; Abkleben and Verkleben as related but distinct actions.