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frayed in German

frayed in German is ausgefranst, zerfranst — frayed means worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope.

frayed in German

ausgefranst
adj
Unravelled; worn at the end or edge.
zerfranst
adj
Unravelled; worn at the end or edge.

What does "frayed" mean?

  1. adj Worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope.
    "He wore a pair of frayed old jeans."
  2. adj Strained, exhausted, or worn down by stress.
    "By the end of the shift her nerves were completely frayed."
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frayed in a sentence

  • He wore a pair of frayed old jeans.
  • The frayed cable was a fire risk.
  • By the end of the shift her nerves were completely frayed.

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What is "frayed" in German?

"frayed" in German is ausgefranst, zerfranst. frayed means: Worn away or unravelled at the edge, especially of fabric or rope.

How do you use "frayed" in a sentence?

Example: "He wore a pair of frayed old jeans." In German, "frayed" is ausgefranst, zerfranst.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "frayed": ausgefranst, zerfranst.

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