chafe

tʃeɪf
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Translation of chafe from English into German,

Verb

1.

soreness

intr.
become sore from rubbing
intr.
scheuern reiben
  • The collar chafed his neck.Der Kragen scheuerte an seinem Hals.
2.

health

tr.
cause irritation or annoyance
tr.
  • The constant noise chafed her nerves.Der ständige Lärm ärgerte sie.
3.

emotion

intr.
feel irritation or impatience
intr.
sich ärgern ungeduldig werden
  • He began to chafe at the delays in the schedule.Er begann sich über die Verzögerungen im Zeitplan zu ärgern

Noun

1.

medical

soreness caused by rubbing
  • She felt a chafe on her heel from the new shoes.Sie spürte eine Reibestelle an ihrer Ferse von den neuen Schuhen.
2.

emotion

emotional irritation or annoyance
Ärgernis nVerdruss mIrritation f
  • His constant interruptions were a chafe to her patience.Seine ständigen Unterbrechungen waren ein Ärgernis für ihre Geduld.
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Expressions with chafe: examples in English and translations in German

scheuern
reiben
The collar chafed against his neck during the run.
sich ärgern
sich aufregen
She chafed at the strict dress code.
ungeduldig sein
es kaum erwarten können
She was chafing at the bit to start her new job.

Synonyms and analogies of chafe in English

Examples of chafe in a sentence

  • His shoes chafed against his heels.
  • The rough collar chafed his neck.
  • Delays chafe even patient customers.
  • She would chafe at any criticism directed her way.
  • The students began to chafe under the strict rules.
  • The constant friction chafed the skin raw.

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

Verb
scheuernv.

The climbing harness began to chafe, making every movement uncomfortable.

Der Klettergurt begann zu scheuern und machte jede Bewegung unangenehm.

reibenv.

The new shoes chafe my heels and make walking unbearable.

Die neuen Schuhe reiben an meinen Fersen und machen das Gehen unerträglich.

aufscheuernv.

Gently chafe along the wood grain.

Leicht in die Richtung der Holzmaserung aufscheuern.

ärgernv.

Each reminder from her boss seemed to chafe, amplifying her frustration.

Jede Erinnerung von ihrem Chef schien sie zu ärgern und verstärkte ihre Frustration.

durchscheuernv.

This board has slots so the ropes don't chafe.

Diese Bohle hat Aussparungen, damit die Seile nicht durchscheuern.

Noun
derVerschleißnm.

These lightweight outer layers protect against chafe, wear, and UV damage.

Diese leichten Außenschichten schützen vor Scheuern, Verschleiß und UV-Strahlung.

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chafe: Examples and translations in context

Every runner needs a solid racerback that won't chafe.

Jeder Läufer braucht ein gutes Racerback, das nicht scheuert.

As she walked, the backpack straps would chafe her shoulders painfully.

Als sie ging, scheuerten die Rucksackriemen schmerzhaft an ihren Schultern.

Flat seams that don't chafe on the skin are important.

Wichtig sind flache Nähte, die nicht auf der Haut scheuern.

He regretted choosing wool socks; they always chafe during long hiking trips.

Er bereute es, Wollsocken gewählt zu haben; sie scheuern immer bei langen Wanderungen.

As he jogged, the thin shirt started to chafe along the edges of his shoulders.

Beim Joggen begann das dünne Shirt an den Rändern seiner Schultern zu scheuern.

The tight leggings might look great, but they really chafe after a long run.

Die engen Leggings sehen vielleicht gut aus, scheuern aber wirklich nach einem langen Lauf.

It will not bounce or chafe during long run or intense workout.

Es wird nicht prallen oder scheuern während längerer Zeit oder intensives Training.

Forget the heels; they always chafe after hours of standing at the gala.

Vergiss die hohen Absätze; sie scheuern immer nach stundenlangem Stehen auf dem Gala.

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