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chafing in German

chafing in German is Aneinanderreiben, Reiben — chafing means soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing.

chafing in German

Aneinanderreiben
noun
The act by which something is chafed.
Reiben
noun
The act by which something is chafed.

What does "chafing" mean?

  1. noun Soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing.
    "Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels."
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chafing in a sentence

  • Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels.
  • She applied balm to prevent chafing during the marathon.

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What is "chafing" in German?

"chafing" in German is Aneinanderreiben, Reiben. chafing means: Soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing.

How do you use "chafing" in a sentence?

Example: "Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels." In German, "chafing" is Aneinanderreiben, Reiben.

Are there other ways to say "chafing" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "chafing": Aneinanderreiben, Reiben.

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