scratching

ˈskræʧɪŋ
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Translation of scratching into German,

Noun

1.

action

act of scraping or rubbing with nails or a sharp object
Kratzen Scharren
  • The cat's scratching damaged the sofa..Das Kratzen der Katze beschädigte das Sofa
2.

music

TECH.
technique in hip hop music using records
TECH.
  • The DJ's scratching added flair to the performance.Die Plattenspieltechnik des DJs verlieh dem Auftritt zusätzlichen Pfiff.
3.

sound

the act of making a scratch sound
  • The scratching of the pen was loud in the quiet room.Das Kratzen des Stifts war laut im stillen Raum.

Adjective

1.

sound

producing a harsh or grating sound
  • The scratching noise from the chalkboard was unbearable.Das kratzende Geräusch von der Tafel war unerträglich.
2.

sensation

causing an itching sensation
  • The scratching fabric made her skin uncomfortable.Der juckende Stoff machte ihre Haut unangenehm.
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Expressions with scratching: examples in English and translations in German

Kratzbaum
The cat sharpened its claws on the new scratching post..
Schweinekrusten
I bought a packet of pork scratching at the pub.
rätselhaft
verwirrend
The instructions were head-scratching for most users.

Synonyms and analogies of scratching in English

Examples of scratching in a sentence

  • Her constant scratching annoyed everyone in the room.
  • Scratching is a skill mastered by few DJs.
  • He practiced scratching to perfect his DJ set.
  • The scratching of the record was annoying.
  • I heard scratching from the attic last night.
  • The scratching sound of the old record player was nostalgic.
scratch
skrætʃ
Noun
1.

damage

disruption or mark on a surface
  • The table had a scratch on its surface.Der Tisch hatte einen Kratzer auf der Oberfläche.
2.

medical

minor injury or abrasion
  • She had a scratch on her knee.Sie hatte einen Kratzer am Knie.
3.

relief

act of scratching to relieve itch
  • He gave his arm a quick scratch.Er machte am Arm eine schnelle Kratzbewegung.
Verb
1.

itch relief

tr.
rub skin with nails to relieve itching
tr.
  • She scratched her arm to stop the itch.Sie kratzte sich am Arm, um den Juckreiz zu stoppen.
2.

marking

tr.
mark a surface with a sharp object
tr.
zerkratzen ritzen schrammen
  • He accidentally scratched the table with his keys.Er hat versehentlich den Tisch mit seinen Schlüsseln zerkratzt.
3.

text removal

tr.UK
remove text by crossing out
tr.UK
  • She scratched out the wrong answer.Sie strich die falsche Antwort durch.
Adjective
1.

hastily made

assembled quickly with available materials
  • The scratch team was formed just before the match.Das provisorische Team wurde kurz vor dem Spiel gebildet.
2.

sports

TECH.
competing without a handicap in sports
TECH.
ohne Handicap handicapfrei
  • He is a scratch golfer, playing without any handicap.Er ist ein Golfer ohne Handicap und spielt auf höchstem Niveau.
3.

technology

TECH.
relating to temporary data storage
TECH.
  • The program uses a scratch disk for temporary files.Das Programm verwendet eine temporäre Festplatte für temporäre Dateien.

Expressions with scratch: examples in English and translations in German

von Grund auf neu
von Grund auf
He baked the cake from scratch.
abkratzen
entfernen
She scratched off the paint to reveal the wood.
auskratzen
She decided to scratch out the old address on the envelope..
Gekritzel
Gekrakel
His notes were all in chicken scratch, impossible to read..
es ist nur ein Kratzer
ist nur ein Kratzer
The car is fine, it's just a scratch.
von Grund auf neu machen
selbst machen
She decided to make the cake from scratch.

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

Noun
derKratzernm.

The camping table feels tough as teak, barely scratching during rough trips.

Der Campingtisch wirkt hart wie Stahl und bekommt kaum Kratzer bei ruppigen Reisen.

dasScratchennn.

The latest tech to help you start scratching or re-experience your vinyl collection.

Die neueste Technik zum Einstieg ins Scratchen, oder um deine Vinylsammlung wiederzuentdecken.

dasScratchingnn.

Energetic dance track with rhythmic strings and scratching.

Grooviger Dance- und Lounge-Track mit Streicher-Einlage und Scratching.

dasGekratzenn.

The scratching didn't cause any brain damage.

Das Gekratze hat das Hirn nicht geschädigt.

kratzen

Instead of scoring, scratching or jogging rather puke and cycling.

Statt ritzen, kratzen oder kotzen lieber joggen und Rad fahren.

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Other translations for scratching:

  • verkratzen

scratching: Examples and translations in context

His chamois was soft enough to prevent scratching the car's paint.

Sein Fensterleder war weich genug, um Kratzer auf dem Autolack zu vermeiden.

I helped my neighbor move, but she accused me of scratching her furniture.

Ich half meiner Nachbarin beim Umzug, doch sie warf mir Kratzer an ihren Möbeln vor.

That limited-edition watch cost a bomb, and he's terrified of scratching it.

Diese limitierte Uhr hat ein Heidengeld gekostet, und er fürchtet jeden Kratzer.

After galvanization, the metal retains its appearance and resists scratching.

Nach der Verzinkung behält das Metall sein Aussehen und ist vor Kratzern geschützt.

They are mostly used to protect the packaged materials against scratching.

Sie werden meist zum Schutz der verpackten Materialien vor Kratzern eingesetzt.

The round body is designed to avoid scratching the skin and clothing.

Der runde Körper soll Kratzer an Haut und Kleidung vermeiden.

It protects the contents from dust, scratching, and light blows.

Sie bietet Schutz vor Staub, Kratzern und leichten Stössen.

It protects your devices from scratching, fading, and peeling.

Es schützt Ihre Geräte vor Kratzern, Verblassen und Peeling.

See also:

scratching posthead-scratchingpork scratchingmutual back-scratching
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