verb🔗ShareKratzen, sich kratzenTo 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?animalactionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzen, juckenTo rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching."The cat was scratching the furniture, causing little tears in the upholstery. "Die Katze kratzte an den Möbeln und verursachte kleine Risse im Polster.sensationbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzenTo 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.markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchstreichen, streichenTo cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page."The teacher was scratching out incorrect answers on my test with a red pen. "Der Lehrer strich falsche Antworten auf meinem Test mit einem roten Stift durch.writingcommunicationlanguagemarkwordstationeryChat 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 was scratching a record, creating a cool, rhythmic sound for the dance floor. "Der DJ scratchte eine Schallplatte und erzeugte so einen coolen, rhythmischen Sound für die Tanzfläche.musicentertainmentsoundtechnologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin Foul 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 ein Foul, wodurch die Kugel komplett vom Tisch sprang.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePunkten durch Glück, kratzenTo score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game."Our team was losing badly, but we ended up scratching out a win when the other team's star player got injured in the last minute. "Unser Team lag hoffnungslos zurück, aber wir haben durch Glück doch noch einen Sieg errungen, als sich der Starspieler der gegnerischen Mannschaft in der letzten Minute verletzte.sportgameactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKritzeln, hinkritzelnTo write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl."The student was late for class, so he was just scratching notes as the teacher spoke. "Der Schüler kam zu spät zum Unterricht, also kritzelte er nur Notizen, während der Lehrer sprach.writinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKratzenTo dig or excavate with the claws."Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."Manche Tiere kratzen Löcher, in denen sie sich eingraben.animalactionnatureChat 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.bodyactionhumananimalmedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKratzen, GekratzeThe act or sound of something being scratched."We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."Wir hörten weitere Kratzgeräusche an der Tür, während der Hund winselte, um hereingelassen zu werden.actionsoundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchwarte, KnabberschwarteA pork scratching."He munched on a scratching while watching the football game. "Er knabberte an einer Schwarte, während er das Fußballspiel ansah.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScratchenRecord scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop."The DJ's scratching added a unique, rhythmic texture to the hip hop song. "Das Scratchen des DJs fügte dem Hip-Hop-Song eine einzigartige, rhythmische Textur hinzu.musicentertainmentsoundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading