backscratch

ˈbækˌskrætʃ
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Translation of backscratch into German,

Noun

1.

reciprocity

Rare
mutual exchange of favors
Rare
Gefälligkeitstausch
  • Their relationship was based on backscratch and mutual benefits.Ihre Beziehung beruhte auf Gefälligkeitstausch und gegenseitigem Nutzen.
2.

physical

Rare
scratch on the skin of the back
Rare
Kratzer am Rücken Kratzspur am Rücken
  • He had a backscratch from climbing the tree.Er hatte einen Kratzer am Rücken vom Baumklettern.

Verb

1.

physical action

tr./intr.Rare
scratch one's or another's back for relief
tr./intr.Rare
rückenkraulen den Rücken kratzen
  • She asked him to backscratch her after a long day.Sie bat ihn, ihr den Rücken zu kratzen nach einem langen Tag.
2.

reciprocal help

tr.Rare
help someone in return for help
tr.Rare
  • They agreed to backscratch to get their projects approved.Sie vereinbarten, miteinander zu kooperieren, um ihre Projekte genehmigt zu bekommen.
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Synonyms and analogies of backscratch in English

Examples of backscratch in a sentence

  • In politics, backscratch is a common practice.
  • She felt a backscratch after the long hike.
  • The doctor examined the backscratch carefully.
  • He loves to backscratch his dog every evening.
  • Can you backscratch me while I read?
  • Politicians often backscratch to gain support for their bills.

Translations of "backscratch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
revanchierenv.

If you backscratch me today, I will help you tomorrow.

Wenn du mir heute hilfst, werde ich mich morgen revanchieren.

He plans to backscratch his friend for the assistance he received.

Er plant, sich bei seinem Freund für die Unterstützung zu revanchieren.

von Gefälligkeiten

The company operated on a backscratch basis, trading favors between departments.

Das Unternehmen operierte auf Basis von Gefälligkeiten, indem es Gefallen zwischen Abteilungen austauschte.

An effective network often revolves around simple backscratch exchanges.

Ein effektives Netzwerk dreht sich oft um den einfachen Austausch von Gefälligkeiten.

Gefälligkeiten austauschen

If we backscratch now, we can achieve our goals much faster together.

Wenn wir jetzt Gefälligkeiten austauschen, können wir gemeinsam viel schneller unsere Ziele erreichen.

Let's backscratch this weekend; I'll help you move if you help me paint.

Lass uns dieses Wochenende Gefälligkeiten austauschen; ich helfe dir beim Umzug, wenn du mir beim Streichen hilfst.

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Other translations for backscratch:

  • kooperierenv.
  • rückenkraulenv.

backscratch: Examples and translations in context

In this business, it's common to backscratch clients to maintain good relationships.

In diesem Geschäft ist es üblich, sich bei Kunden zu revanchieren, um gute Beziehungen zu pflegen.

I appreciate it when friends backscratch, as it shows they care.

Ich schätze es, wenn Freunde sich revanchieren, da es zeigt, dass sie sich kümmern.

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