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dab in German

dab in German is Taps, Klecks, Klacks — dab means to touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.

dab in German

Taps
noun
A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
Klecks
noun
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
Klacks
noun
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
auftupfen
verb
(transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
tupfen
verb
(transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
auftupfen
verb
(transitive) To apply a substance in this way.

What does "dab" mean?

  1. verb To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.
    "She dabbed the cut with a cotton ball soaked in antiseptic."
  2. verb To perform the "dab," a dance move where you drop your head and raise an arm, resting your face in the crook of your elbow.
    "The kids all dabbed for the camera at the school assembly."
  3. noun A small amount of something soft or wet.
    "Add just a dab of glue to hold the corners in place."

dab in a sentence

  • She dabbed the cut with a cotton ball soaked in antiseptic.
  • He dabbed at his eyes with a tissue, trying not to cry.
  • The kids all dabbed for the camera at the school assembly.
  • Add just a dab of glue to hold the corners in place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dab" in German?

"dab" in German is Taps, Klecks, Klacks. dab means: To touch something lightly and repeatedly with a soft object, without rubbing.

How do you use "dab" in a sentence?

Example: "She dabbed the cut with a cotton ball soaked in antiseptic." In German, "dab" is Taps, Klecks, Klacks.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "dab": Taps, Klecks, Klacks, auftupfen, tupfen.

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