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to scratch
01
kratzen, ritzen
to make small cuts or marks on a surface
Transitive: to scratch a surface
Example
The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.
Der scharfe Stein hat versehentlich die Oberfläche des Autolacks gekratzt.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
Der Welpe kratzte den Boden, um seinen Knochen zu begraben.
02
kratzen, scharren
to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails
Transitive: to scratch the skin
Example
She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.
Sie musste ihre Mückenstiche kratzen, um die Reizung zu lindern.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
Die Katze saß zufrieden da und ließ den Besitzer ihr Kinn kratzen.
03
abblasen, streichen
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
Example
Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
Aufgrund von Budgetbeschränkungen entschieden sie sich, die Pläne für das neue Bürogebäude abzublasen.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
Das Komitee hat die Idee, die Konferenz in diesem Jahr auszurichten, abgeblasen und beschlossen, sie in der Zukunft erneut zu prüfen.
04
kratzen, schaben
to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise
Intransitive
Example
The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.
Die Stuhlbeine kratzten über den Fliesenboden, als sie ihn durch die Küche bewegte.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Er zuckte zusammen, als die Gabel über die Oberfläche des keramischen Tellers kratzte.
05
kratzen, ritzen
to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth
Example
She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
Sie ritzte ihre Initialen mit einem Taschenmesser in die Holzbank.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Er ritzte eine Nachricht in die Steinmauer mit einem Feuerstein.
06
sich durchschlagen, luchsen
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
Intransitive
Example
After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Nach dem Verlust seines Jobs musste er sich durchschlagen, um seine Familie zu unterstützen, und nahm jede Arbeit an, die er finden konnte.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Trotz der Herausforderungen schlug sie sich durch, um für ihre Kinder zu sorgen, und übernahm mehrere Teilzeitjobs.
07
durchstreichen, streichen
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
Transitive: to scratch a word or text
Example
She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
Sie strich die falsche Antwort durch und füllte die richtige auf dem Prüfungsblatt aus.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
Der Redakteur streicht die überflüssigen Absätze aus dem Manuskript, um die Klarheit zu verbessern.
08
kratzen, scharren
to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it
Transitive: to scratch a person or body part
Example
She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
Sie kratzte sich am Knöchel, während sie über den Zaun kletterte.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
Die Katze kratzte mich, als ich versuchte, sie zu streicheln.
Scratch
01
Kratz, Ritz
a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface
What is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.
02
Kohle, Zaster
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
Example
He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
Er war begeistert, etwas zusätzliches Zaster aus seiner Freiberuflerarbeit zu bekommen.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Sie mussten eine beträchtliche Menge Kohle auftreiben, um die unerwarteten Ausgaben zu decken.
03
Kratzerspur, Kratzerei
an indication of damage
04
Krakel, Schmier
poor handwriting
05
Kratzgeräusch, Schrammelgeräusch
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
Schrot, Körnerfutter
dry mash for poultry
07
Startlinie, Startmarkierung
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
Abmeldung, Streichung
a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts
Who is a "scratch"?
A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.
Example
Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.
Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.
09
Kratz, Ritz
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
Scratchspieler, Spieler mit Scratch-Handicap
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
Example
He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
Er strebte danach, ein Scratchspieler durch fleißiges Üben und Training zu werden.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Sie suchte Rat bei einem Scratchspieler, um ihr Spiel zu verbessern.
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