Zacken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zacken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to serrate", "to notch" or "to jag". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Zacken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: zacken
Simple past: zackte
Participle: gezackt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Zacke
Plural: die Zacken

Meanings of "Zacken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To form points/spikes on an edge"

"Zacken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To form or have peaks or points on an edge."
Translation(s): to serrate, to notch, to jag, to spike
Synonym(s): zackig machen, zackig sein
Related word(s): Zacke, zackig

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Rand des Blattes beginnt zu zacken.The edge of the sheet begins to serrate.
Sie wollen den Stoff so zacken, dass er dekorativ aussieht.They want to serrate the fabric so it looks decorative.
Das Papier wurde absichtlich gezackt.The paper was intentionally serrated.

2.) "Point, spike, or prong on an edge"

"Zacken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Peak or point on an edge or surface."
Translation(s): point, spike, prong, tooth, serration, jag
Synonym(s): Zacke, Spitze
Related word(s): zackig, zackig machen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Zacken am Kamm ist abgebrochen.The tooth on the comb is broken off.
Ein Zacken im Zahnrad fehlt.A tooth in the gear is missing.
Der Zacken der Krone ist sehr scharf.The point of the crown is very sharp.

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