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elbow grease in German

elbow grease in German is Gelenkschmiere, Spucke.

elbow grease in German

Gelenkschmiere

noun

(idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.

Spucke

noun

(idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elbow grease" in German?

"elbow grease" in German is Gelenkschmiere, Spucke.

Are there other ways to say "elbow grease" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "elbow grease": Gelenkschmiere, Spucke.

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