English–German
“brush against” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯fən/
Example
Er streift beim Ausparken den Pfosten.
He brushes against the post while backing out.
How to say “brush against” in German
“Brush against” in German is streifen.
Something moves lightly along a surface or edge, leaving only a faint mark, while a person can also range lightly through an area.
Example sentences with streifen
Eine leichte Brise streifte ihr Gesicht auf dem Balkon.
A light breeze brushed her face on the balcony.
Tips for using streifen
- With contact, an etwas streifen takes a dative object, whereas etwas streifen takes an accusative object when something is brushed directly.