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Kratzbaum
ˈscratch·ing post N
scratching post
Kratzbaum m
Kratzbaum
scratching post
I. scratch <pl -es> [skrætʃ] N
1. scratch (cut on skin):
scratch
Kratzer m <-s, ->
scratch
Schramme f <-, -n>
to be covered in scratches
völlig zerkratzt [o. verschrammt] sein
2. scratch (mark on surface):
scratch
Kratzer m <-s, ->
scratch
Schramme f <-, -n>
3. scratch no pl (to relieve itching):
scratch
Kratzen nt
to have [or give oneself] a scratch
sich acc kratzen
4. scratch no pl (acceptable standard):
to not be up to scratch
zu wünschen übrig lassen
to bring sth/sb up to scratch
etw/jdn auf Vordermann [o. sl Zack] bringen inf
to come up to scratch
den Anforderungen entsprechen
to come up to scratch
nichts zu wünschen übrig lassen
5. scratch (beginning state):
to learn sth from scratch
etw von Grund auf lernen
to start [sth] from scratch
[mit etw dat] bei null anfangen
to start [sth] from scratch
ganz von vorne anfangen
to bake/cook sth from scratch
etw selber [o. nach Hausmacherart] [o. A, CH nach Hausfrauenart] backen/kochen
6. scratch COMPUT:
scratch
Arbeitsbereich m <-(e)s, -e>
II. scratch [skrætʃ] ADJ attr, inv
1. scratch (hastily got together):
scratch
improvisiert
a scratch team
eine zusammengewürfelte Mannschaft
2. scratch SPORTS (without handicap):
scratch
ohne Vorgabe nach n
III. scratch [skrætʃ] VB trans
1. scratch (cut slightly):
to scratch sth
etw zerkratzen [o. zerschrammen]
to scratch sb
jdn kratzen
2. scratch (mark by scraping):
to scratch sth
etw verkratzen [o. zerkratzen]
people have been scratching their names on this rock for years
seit Jahren schon ritzen die Leute ihren Namen in den Stein
the dog scratched a small hole in the ground
der Hund scharrte ein kleines Loch in den Boden
3. scratch (relieve an itch):
to scratch oneself
sich acc kratzen
to scratch sth
an etw dat kratzen [o. inf herumkratzen]
to scratch one's arm
sich acc am Arm kratzen
to scratch one's head
sich acc am Kopf kratzen
to scratch one's head fig
sich dat den Kopf zerbrechen
4. scratch (exclude from competition):
to scratch sb from a list
jdn aus einer [Starter]liste streichen
to scratch a horse from a race
ein Pferd aus dem Rennen nehmen
to scratch sb from a team [or side]
jdn aus der Mannschaft nehmen
5. scratch (erase, remove):
to scratch sth
etw streichen
you can scratch that idea
diese Idee kannst du vergessen
to scratch sb's name off a list
jds Namen aus einer Liste streichen
6. scratch Am inf (cancel):
to scratch sth
etw aufgeben [o. inf abblasen]
7. scratch (write hastily):
to scratch sth
etw [hin]kritzeln
to scratch sth on sth
etw auf etw acc kritzeln
Phrases:
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
eine Hand wäscht die andere prov
scratch a ... and you'll find a ... [underneath]
in jedem/jeder ... steckt ein/eine ...
scratch a ... and you'll find a ... [underneath]
hinter jedem/jeder ... verbirgt sich ein/eine ...
scratch a rabid nationalist and you're likely to find a racist underneath
in jedem fanatischen Nationalisten steckt mit ziemlicher Sicherheit ein Rassist
IV. scratch [skrætʃ] VB intr
1. scratch (use claws, nails):
scratch
kratzen
scratch bird, chicken
scharren
she scratched at me with her nails
sie ging mit den Fingernägeln auf mich los
2. scratch (relieve an itch):
scratch
sich acc kratzen
3. scratch (cause itchy feeling):
scratch
kratzen
4. scratch Brit (write badly):
scratch pen, nib
kratzen
5. scratch (withdraw from race):
scratch
zurücktreten
scratch
nicht antreten
6. scratch MUS:
scratch
scratchen
I. post1 [pəʊst, Am poʊst] N
1. post (pole):
post
Pfosten m <-s, ->
post
Pfahl m <-(e)s, Pfäh·le>
concrete/iron/wooden post
Beton-/Eisen-/Holzpfosten m
2. post (in construction):
post (of door, windodw)
Ständer m <-s, ->
3. post (in horse race):
the post (finishing post)
der Zielpfosten
the post (finishing post)
das Ziel
the post (starting post)
der Startpfosten m
4. post inf (goalpost):
post
[Tor]pfosten m
to hit the post
den Pfosten treffen
the ball hit the post
der Ball prallte gegen den Pfosten
5. post Brit (mail):
post
Post f <->
by post
mit der Post
is there any post for me?
habe ich Post bekommen?
5. post INET (in a forum):
post
Beitrag m <-(e)s, Beiträge>
post
Post m <->
II. post1 [pəʊst, Am poʊst] VB trans
1. post (send):
to post sth
etw [per Post] schicken
2. post (put into letterbox):
to post a letter
einen Brief einwerfen
3. post (give notice):
to post sth
etw [durch Aushang] bekannt geben
to post sth on the [Inter]net INET
etw über das Internet bekannt geben
to post sth [in a forum] INET
etw [in einem Forum] posten
to post sth on the noticeboard
etw am Schwarzen Brett aushängen
to be posted missing MIL
als vermisst gemeldet sein
keep me posted!
halt mich auf dem Laufenden!
I'll keep you posted
ich halt dich auf dem Laufenden
I'll keep you posted
ich sag dir Bescheid
4. post FIN:
to post an entry
einen Posten buchen
to post gains/losses
Gewinne/Verluste buchen [o. ausweisen]
posted price STOCKEX
Listenpreis m <-es, -e>
I. post2 [pəʊst, Am poʊst] N
1. post (job):
post
Arbeitsstelle f <-, -n>
post (place of work)
Arbeitsplatz m <-es, -plät·ze>
to take up a post as sth
eine Stelle als etw antreten
teaching post
Lehrerstelle f
2. post (position as chairman, chief executive, diplomat):
post
Posten m <-s, ->
3. post (position of duty: soldier, guard, police officer):
post
[Wach]posten m
the guard took up his post
der Wächter bezog seinen Posten
II. post2 [pəʊst, Am poʊst] VB trans
1. post (as job):
to post sb somewhere diplomat, journalist, employee
jdn irgendwo einsetzen
to post sb somewhere (somewhere else)
jdn irgendwohin versetzen
2. post (as duty):
to post sb somewhere
jdn irgendwohin [als Wache] aufstellen
to post oneself somewhere
irgendwo Wache beziehen
3. post Am LAW:
to post bail for sb
für jdn die Kaution stellen
OpenDict entry
post N
to get sth in the post (send)
etw verschicken
to get sth in the post (receive)
etw [geschickt] bekommen
Present
Iscratch
youscratch
he/she/itscratches
wescratch
youscratch
theyscratch
Past
Iscratched
youscratched
he/she/itscratched
wescratched
youscratched
theyscratched
Present Perfect
Ihavescratched
youhavescratched
he/she/ithasscratched
wehavescratched
youhavescratched
theyhavescratched
Past Perfect
Ihadscratched
youhadscratched
he/she/ithadscratched
wehadscratched
youhadscratched
theyhadscratched
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
The club rebuilt the ground from scratch due to a failure to agree a fee for the whole stadium.
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Due to high personnel turnover in this period as personnel were discharged or transferred to other units, many of the division's units had to be virtually rebuilt from scratch.
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Other institutions make loaves from scratch out of shredded and mashed vegetables, beans and starches.
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This condition is often seen in males undergoing puberty, as emerging pubic hairs cause an itch and an urge to scratch.
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The tortoise is shown determinedly stumping forward while the hare has paused to scratch behind its ear.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
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Athletic and inquisitive, they leap and climb like champions and delight in a tall scratching post or a toy mouse tossed into the air.
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www.somalic.at
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Sie sind sportlich und neugierig, klettern und springen wie Weltmeister und sind begeistert von einem hohen Kratzbaum oder von der Jagd nach einer fliegenden Stoffmaus.
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www.somalic.at
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It does not need a large and expensive scratching post: leftover carpet pieces or a scratching board are sufficient.
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www.zuerchertierschutz.ch
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es muss kein grosser teurer Kratzbaum sein, an der Wand befestigte Teppichresten oder ein Kratzbrett tun es auch.
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www.zuerchertierschutz.ch

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