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grate in German

grate in German is Gitter, Rost, reiben — grate means a metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.

grate in German

Gitter
noun
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.
Rost
noun
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.
reiben
verb
(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.

What does "grate" mean?

  1. noun A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.
    "She stacked logs on the grate before lighting the fire."
  2. verb To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it across a grater.
    "Grate the cheese before adding it to the sauce."
  3. verb To make a harsh, scraping sound; or, figuratively, to irritate someone.
    "The chalk grated against the blackboard."

grate in a sentence

  • She stacked logs on the grate before lighting the fire.
  • Grate the cheese before adding it to the sauce.
  • He grated fresh ginger into the marinade.
  • The chalk grated against the blackboard.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grate" in German?

"grate" in German is Gitter, Rost, reiben. grate means: A metal frame of bars used to hold fuel in a fireplace, or a metal grid that lets small things pass through while blocking larger ones.

How do you use "grate" in a sentence?

Example: "She stacked logs on the grate before lighting the fire." In German, "grate" is Gitter, Rost, reiben.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "grate": Gitter, Rost, reiben.

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