reiben
rub
Meaning of reiben
die Hand vor- und zurückbewegen und über eine Oberfläche streichen
to move your hand back and forth on a surface
Pronunciation
reiben with English translation
reiben usage examples
Er reibt sich die kalten Hände.
He rubs his cold hands.
Sie reibt sich müde die Augen.
She rubs her eyes sleepily.
reiben synonyms
What's the difference between reiben, scheuern, raspeln, polieren, massieren, and streichen
To rub hard, often against a rough surface; it can suggest abrasion or chafing.
To scrape or grate off small bits; often used for food or rough material processing.
To rub in order to make something shiny and smooth; it emphasizes careful finishing.
To rub and knead the body with your hands for relaxation or treatment; it is more specific and bodily.
Advanced: broader words
To move over a surface with the hand or a tool; it is very broad and can also mean to paint, stroke, or smear.
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Questions about this word
What does reiben mean?
to move your hand back and forth on a surface
How do you pronounce reiben?
reiben is pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯bn̩].
How is reiben used in a sentence?
He rubs his cold hands. Translation: Er reibt sich die kalten Hände.
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