scraper
die Kratze, die Kratzen
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scraper
A tool with a sharp or toothed edge used to scrape or gather dirt, mortar, rock, or other solid materials.
Mit der Kratze entfernte der Arbeiter den alten Mörtel von der Wand.
The worker used the scraper to remove the old mortar from the wall.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kratzen |
| genitive | der Kratze |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kratze | die Kratzen |
| accusative | die Kratze | die Kratzen |
| dative | der Kratze | den Kratzen |
| genitive | der Kratze | der Kratzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kratze' (scraper) belongs to the word family of 'kratzen' (to scrape). The name makes clear what activity this tool is used for.
Mit der Kratze kratzte sie die Farbreste vom Fensterrahmen.
She used the scraper to scrape the paint residue off the window frame.
'Kratze' (scraper) is often used with verbs such as 'entfernen' (to remove), 'lösen' (to loosen), or 'abkratzen' (to scrape off). The preposition 'mit' (with) is also frequently used.
Der Handwerker entfernte den festen Kleber mit einer Kratze.
The handyman removed the hardened adhesive with a scraper.
'Kratze' (scraper) is a rather rare word, used mainly in mining and for manual trades. In everyday language, 'Schaber' (scraper) or 'Spachtel' (putty knife) is usually used for a similar tool.
Vor dem Streichen bearbeitete er die Wand mit der Kratze und entfernte den losen Putz.
Before painting, he treated the wall with the scraper and removed the loose plaster.
