scribbling

ˈskrɪblɪŋ
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scribbling: aimless or random drawing
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Translation of scribbling into German,

Noun

1.

art

aimless or random drawing
  • She spent the meeting scribbling in her notebook.Sie verbrachte das Meeting mit Gekritzel in ihrem Notizbuch.
2.

careless writing

writing or drawing carelessly or hurriedly
Gekritzel nSchmiererei
  • His notebook was full of illegible scribbling.Sein Notizbuch war voller unleserlichem Gekritzel.

Adjective

1.

messy writing

written in a messy or careless way
kritzelige Schrift schlampige Schrift
  • The note was barely readable due to the scribbling handwriting.Die Notiz war aufgrund der kritzeligen Schrift kaum lesbar.
2.

textile

Dated
related to the carding of wool or cotton
Dated
kardierend Kardier-
  • The scribbling machine processed the wool efficiently.Die Kardiermaschine verarbeitete die Wolle effizient.
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  • scribbling: aimless or random drawing
    (art) Gekritzel
  • scribbling: writing or drawing carelessly or hurriedly
    (careless writing) Gekritzel

Synonyms and analogies of scribbling in English

Examples of scribbling in a sentence

  • The wall was full of colorful scribbling.
  • The margins of the book were filled with scribbling.
  • She found his scribbling on the back of an envelope.
  • Her scribbling notes were hard to decipher.
  • The scribbling signature looked like a child's writing.
  • The factory invested in new scribbling equipment.
scribble
ˈskrɪbəl
Verb

careless writing

write or draw quickly or carelessly without planning
  • He likes to scribble in his notebook during class.Er kritzelt gerne während des Unterrichts in sein Notizbuch.
Noun
1.

art

careless hasty writing or drawing
  • His notes were just a scribble on the page.Seine Notizen waren nur ein Gekritzel auf der Seite.
2.

writing

meaningless or illegible marks
  • The toddler's scribble covered the walls.Das Gekritzel des Kleinkinds bedeckte die Wände.

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

Noun
dasGekritzelnn.

Even though it was just scribbling, they found it entertaining.

Auch wenn es nur Gekritzel war, fanden sie es unterhaltsam.

dieKritzeleinf.

This sense-free scribbling was made with a pencil.

Die sinnfreie Kritzelei ist mit einem Stift gemacht worden.

dieSchreibereinf.

The Swiss print media, including the NZZ, is outraged by this "conscienceless scribbling".

Die Schweizer Presse inklusive der NZZ empört sich über diese «gewissenlose Schreiberei».

dasGeschreibselnn.

This is ridiculous scribbling and rhyming.

Das ist lächerliches Geschreibsel und Gereime.

kritzeln

She found joy in scribbling down recipes in her personal cookbook.

Sie fand Freude daran, Rezepte in ihr persönliches Kochbuch zu kritzeln.

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Other translations for scribbling:

  • Schmiererein.
  • Gekrakelnn.
  • kritzelte

scribbling: Examples and translations in context

Her notebook was filled with scribbling that no one could decipher.

Ihr Notizbuch war voller Gekritzel, das niemand entziffern konnte.

The teacher sat down and examined the student's scribbling with concern.

Der Lehrer setzte sich und betrachtete mit Besorgnis das Gekritzel des Schülers.

His journal was filled with scribbling that reflected his scattered thoughts.

Sein Tagebuch war voller Gekritzel, das seine verstreuten Gedanken widerspiegelte.

She stared at the scribbling in disbelief, questioning her own memory.

Sie starrte ungläubig auf das Gekritzel und hinterfragte ihr eigenes Gedächtnis.

He laughed at the scribbling that looked like it came from a toddler.

Er lachte über das Gekritzel, das wie von einem Kleinkind aussah.

She hurriedly finished the letter with a messy scribbling of her signature.

Sie beendete den Brief hastig mit einem unordentlichen Gekritzel ihrer Unterschrift.

He looked at the scribbling on his exam paper and sighed in frustration.

Er betrachtete das Gekritzel auf seinem Prüfungsbogen und seufzte frustriert.

In a hurry, she left behind a notepad full of meaningless scribbling.

In der Eile ließ sie ein Notizblock voller bedeutungslosem Gekritzel zurück.

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