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Kratzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kratzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to scratch", "to scrape" or "scratch".
Essential properties of "kratzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kratzen
- Simple past: kratzte
- Participle: gekratzt
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kratzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To scratch"
- Definition: "To scratch a surface or skin with nails or an object."
- Translation(s): to scratch, to scrape
- Synonym(s): schaben, krallen
- Related word(s): Kratzer, Kratzspur
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Katze liebt es, am Sofa zu kratzen.
- Er begann sich am Arm zu kratzen, weil es juckte.
- Bitte kratzen Sie nicht an der Wandfarbe.
2.) "To irritate the throat"
- Definition: "To cause irritation or discomfort in the throat."
- Translation(s): scratch, irritate, tickle
- Synonym(s): reizen
- Related word(s): Halskratzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Rauch begann im Hals zu kratzen.
- Nach dem Konzert hat meine Stimme gekratzt.
- Der Staub lässt meinen Hals kratzen.
3.) "To make a harsh sound"
- Definition: "To make a harsh or screeching sound."
- Translation(s): scratch, screech, scrape, grate
- Synonym(s): scharren
- Related word(s): Kratzgeräusch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Kreide kratzt an der Tafel.
- Der Schlüssel kratzt im Schloss.
- Die Schallplatte kratzt beim Abspielen.