Noun
die Reibung
Pronunciation: [ˈʁaɪ̯bʊŋ]
friction
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plural Reibungen
Meanings
Noun
- friction
Example sentence
Weniger Reibung bedeutet weniger Verschleiß im Getriebe.
Less friction means less wear in the gearbox.
Word forms
singular
die Reibung
plural
die Reibungen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Reibung
Accusativedie Reibung
Dativeder Reibung
Genitiveder Reibung
Plural
Nominativedie Reibungen
Accusativedie Reibungen
Dativeden Reibungen
Genitiveder Reibungen
Usage
- Reibung zwischen zwei Flächen — Friction between two surfaces.
- Reibungen im Team — Tensions or conflicts within a team; a figurative use often in the plural.
Die raue Oberfläche erhöhte die Reibung zwischen den Teilen.
The rough surface increased the friction between the parts.