GrammarJLPT N2
covered in
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. covered in
This suffix-like noun attaches to other nouns to express being completely covered or smeared with something, often something unpleasant. For example, it is used when someone is covered in mud, blood, or sweat.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Look at this — my fingers are completely covered in ink!

Sentence 2

Oh right, the towel is covered in sand, so go ahead and wash it.

Sentence 3

I can't believe my phone ended up smothered in sauce!

Sentence 4

Wipe it down first, or the counter is just going to stay covered in powder.

Sentence 5

Before I knew it, my fingertips were covered in paint.