verb🔗ShareKratzen, ritzenTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc."Could you please scratch my back?"Könnten Sie bitte meinen Rücken kratzen?animalbodyactionsensationmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, sich kratzenTo rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching."The mosquito bite itched so much that I scratched my arm until it turned red. "Der Mückenstich juckte so sehr, dass ich mich am Arm kratzte, bis er rot wurde.bodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, ritzenTo mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun)."A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."Ein echter Diamant kann leicht eine Glasscheibe zerkratzen.markmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchstreichen, streichenTo cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page."The teacher scratched out the incorrect answer on the student's worksheet. "Der Lehrer strich die falsche Antwort auf dem Arbeitsblatt des Schülers durch.writingcommunicationlanguagemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareScratchenTo produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching)."The DJ scratched the record, creating a cool, rhythmic effect in the song. "Der DJ scratchte die Schallplatte und erzeugte so einen coolen, rhythmischen Effekt im Song.musicentertainmentsoundtechnologyelectronicsmachinemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinen Fehler begehenTo commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table."Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table."Peinlicherweise beging er beim Anstoß einen Fehler und beförderte den Spielball komplett vom Tisch.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErgattern, erzielenTo score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game."Even though his team played poorly, Mark accidentally kicked the ball off the defender's leg and scratched a goal in the final seconds. "Obwohl seine Mannschaft schlecht spielte, erzielte Mark durch einen Zufall ein Tor, indem er den Ball vom Bein des Verteidigers ablenkte, in den letzten Sekunden.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKritzeln, hinkritzelnTo write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl."He scratched a quick note on the paper before rushing out the door. "Er kritzelte schnell eine Notiz auf das Papier, bevor er zur Tür hinausstürmte.writinglanguagemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, scharrenTo dig or excavate with the claws."Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."Manche Tiere kratzen Löcher, in denen sie sich eingraben.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzenTo dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure."The cat scratched the little girl."Die Katze hat das kleine Mädchen gekratzt.bodyactionphysiologyanatomyhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGekratztProduced by scratching."The old record player played a scratched song. "Der alte Plattenspieler spielte ein gekratztes Lied.markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading