English–German

“rub” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯bən/

Example

Ich reibe mir die Augen.

I'm rubbing my eyes.

Illustration for reiben (rub)

How to say “rub” in German

“Rub” in German is reiben.

A hand, tool, or surface moves back and forth against another surface, creating friction that can polish, irritate, or remove material.

Full entry for reiben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with reiben

Die Bemerkung reibt ihm Salz in die Wunde.

The remark rubs salt into his wound.

Tips for using reiben

  • The verb is strong: its principal forms are reiben, rieb, hat gerieben.

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