fray in German
fray in German is Kampf, Getümmel, Prügelei — fray means to wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
fray in German
Kampf
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
Getümmel
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
Prügelei
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
Rauferei
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
Schlägerei
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
Schlacht
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
aufreiben
zermürben
ausfransen
(also, figuratively) To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
What does "fray" mean?
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verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
"The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray."
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verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
"Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic."
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noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.
"He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute."
fray in a sentence
- The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray.
- Constant washing frayed the old rope.
- Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic.
- He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fray" in German?
"fray" in German is Kampf, Getümmel, Prügelei. fray means: To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
How do you use "fray" in a sentence?
Example: "The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray." In German, "fray" is Kampf, Getümmel, Prügelei.
Are there other ways to say "fray" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "fray": Kampf, Getümmel, Prügelei, Rauferei, Schlägerei, Schlacht.
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