Zerkratzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zerkratzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "scratch", "scrape" or "mar".

Essential properties of "zerkratzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zerkratzen
  • Simple past: zerkratzte
  • Participle: zerkratzt

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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.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To scratch or scrape the surface of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Katze hat das Sofa zerkratzt.The cat scratched the sofa.
  2. Er hat aus Versehen den Lack des Autos zerkratzt.He accidentally scratched the car's paint.
  3. Die Kinder haben den Tisch zerkratzt.The children scratched the table.

2.) "To irritate the skin by scratching"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Pullover zerkratzt meine Haut.The sweater scratches my skin.
  2. Die Wolle zerkratzt den Hals.The wool scratches the neck.
  3. Das Etikett zerkratzt meinen Rücken.The label scratches my back.
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