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Kratzer

English translation of Kratzer

scratch

The German word 'Kratzer' is used to describe a scratch or a mark made by scratching. It can be used as a noun or a verb, similar to the English word 'scratch'. For example, 'Ich habe einen Kratzer auf meinem Auto' (I have a scratch on my car).


Example sentences using: Kratzer

Das Auto hat einen Kratzer.

English translation of Das Auto hat einen Kratzer.

The car has a scratch.

This sentence is using the word 'Kratzer' to describe damage done to the surface of a car. In German, 'Kratzer' means 'scratch' and is commonly used when talking about minor damage to objects or surfaces.

Achten Sie darauf, keine Kratzer auf dem Tisch zu hinterlassen.

English translation of Achten Sie darauf, keine Kratzer auf dem Tisch zu hinterlassen.

Be careful not to leave scratches on the table.

In this sentence, 'Kratzer' is used in the context of preserving the condition of an object, in this case, a table. The speaker is advising someone to be careful not to cause any scratches ('Kratzer') on the table.

Sie fand einen Kratzer auf ihrem Handy.

English translation of Sie fand einen Kratzer auf ihrem Handy.

She found a scratch on her phone.

This sentence describes a situation where a person discovered a scratch ('Kratzer') on her mobile device. The word 'Kratzer' fits well in scenarios where one talks about superficial damages on surfaces of various objects.

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