Verb
kratzen
to scratch (rub a surface with a sharp, pointy rough object, especially to remove itching)
A2
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Meanings
Verb
- to scratch (rub a surface with a sharp, pointy rough object, especially to remove itching)
- to remove by scratching, to scrape something off
- to produce a noise by scratching
- to scratch, to be scratchy or itchy (to cause itching)
In a sentence
Jemand hat seine Initialen in die Scheibe gekratzt.
Someone has scratched their initials into the glass.
Forms
infinitive
kratzen
he/she/it
kratzt
simple past
kratzte
perfect
hat gekratzt
takes + Akkusativ; an + Dativ