fray

freɪ
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Translation of fray into German,

Noun

1.

conflict

fight or scuffle
  • The two sides were drawn into a fray at the protest..Die beiden Seiten gerieten bei dem Protest in eine Schlägerei
2.

wear

wearing out of fabric edge
Abnutzung fAusfransung
  • The constant rubbing caused a fray on the sleeve..Das ständige Reiben verursachte eine Abnutzung am Ärmel
3.

activity

Rare
exciting or challenging activity
Rare
Getümmel Kampf m
  • He jumped into the fray of the competition.Er sprang in das Getümmel des Wettbewerbs.

Verb

1.

fabric

tr./intr.
unravel or come apart at the edges
tr./intr.
ausfransen zerfasern fransen
  • The old sweater started to fray at the cuffs.Der alte Pullover begann an den Bündchen auszufransen.
2.

tension

intr.
become strained or irritated
intr.
  • Her patience started to fray after the long wait.Ihre Geduld begann nach dem langen Warten zu nerven.
3.

strain

tr.Rare
cause to become strained or tense
tr.Rare
  • The endless negotiations started to fray his patience..Die endlosen Verhandlungen begannen seine Geduld zu strapazieren
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Expressions with fray: examples in English and translations in German

jemandem auf die Nerven gehen
jemanden nerven
The loud noise began to fray her nerves.
mitzumischen
He decided to join the fray to support his friends.
an den Nerven zerren
Working night shifts for weeks—this can fray the nerves.
außen vor
neutral bleiben
She stayed above the fray during the heated debate.
auf die Nerven gehen
jemandes Geduld strapazieren
The constant construction outside his window began to fray his temper badly.
mitten im Getümmel
She jumped in the fray to defend her friend.

Images of fray

  • fray: wearing out of fabric edge
    (wear) Abnutzung

Synonyms and analogies of fray in English

Examples of fray in a sentence

  • He jumped into the fray without hesitation.
  • The old jeans had a fray at the bottom.
  • A fray appeared on the edge of the tablecloth.
  • The debate was a fray of ideas and opinions.
  • She entered the fray with enthusiasm and determination.
  • The edges of the fabric began to fray after washing.

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

Noun
derKampfnm.

Armor polished and banners raised, the knights stood ready for the fray.

Mit polierter Rüstung und erhobenen Bannern standen die Ritter bereit für den Kampf.

dasGetümmelnn.

He hates office politics but often ends up in the fray anyway.

Er hasst Bürointrigen, landet aber trotzdem häufig mitten im Getümmel.

dieSchlachtnf.

Fearless and bold, the war chief led his men into the fray.

Furchtlos und kühn führte der Kriegshäuptling seine Männer in die Schlacht.

dasGefechtnn.

She hands him an axe before rushing to join the fray.

Sie reicht ihm eine Axt und eilt dann zum Gefecht.

dieSchlägereinf.

With tempers high, the fray escalated quickly, surprising everyone nearby.

Mit erhitztem Gemüt eskalierte die Schlägerei schnell und überraschte alle Anwesenden.

Verb
ausfransenv.

If you don't handle it carefully, the edge will fray beyond repair.

Wenn du es nicht sorgsam behandelst, wird der Rand irreparabel ausfransen.

fransenv.

The fibers in the fleece are melted and therefore it will not fray.

Die Fasern im Vlies sind geschmolzen und fransen daher nicht aus.

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fray: Examples and translations in context

Campaign posters hung everywhere; both candidates appeared grimly ready for the fray.

Überall hingen Wahlplakate; beide Kandidaten wirkten entschlossen und bereit für den Kampf.

With sharpened pencils and steaming coffee, the editors were ready for the fray.

Mit gespitzten Stiften und heißem Kaffee waren die Redakteure bereit für den Kampf.

With contracts printed and arguments rehearsed, the lawyers were ready for the fray.

Mit gedruckten Verträgen und einstudierten Argumenten waren die Anwälte bereit für den Kampf.

The debate hall filled slowly, each student debater quietly ready for the fray.

Der Debattensaal füllte sich langsam, jeder Schülerredner still bereit für den Kampf.

Investors watched the markets nervously, portfolios adjusted and ready for the fray.

Die Anleger beobachteten die Märkte nervös, ihre Portfolios angepasst und bereit für den Kampf.

Someday you'll be back out there, jumping into the fray.

Irgendwann wirst du wieder da rausgehen und in den Kampf ziehen.

You decide, which of your creatures you will send into the fray.

Du bestimmst, welche deiner Wesen du in den Kampf schicken möchtest.

Warriors join the fray as foot soldiers of one of two mighty nations.

Krieger kommen in den Kampf als Fußsoldaten einer von zwei mächtigen Nationen.

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