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grind in German

grind in German is Mahlfeinheit, Mahlung, Quälerei — grind means to crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.

grind in German

Mahlfeinheit
noun
A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.
Mahlung
noun
A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.
Quälerei
noun
A tedious and laborious task.
Schinderei
noun
A tedious and laborious task.
mahlen
verb
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
zermahlen
verb
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
schleifen
verb
(metalworking) To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
grinden
verb
(sports, intransitive) To slide the flat portion of a skateboard or snowboard across an obstacle such as a railing.

What does "grind" mean?

  1. verb To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.
    "She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning."
  2. verb To work hard and persistently at something difficult, often for a long stretch of time.
    "He's been grinding away at his thesis for months."
  3. noun Tedious, repetitive hard work or effort.
    "After years of the daily grind, she finally started her own business."

grind in a sentence

  • She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning.
  • He ground the spices into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle.
  • He's been grinding away at his thesis for months.
  • She grinds every day at the gym to reach her goals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grind" in German?

"grind" in German is Mahlfeinheit, Mahlung, Quälerei. grind means: To crush or wear something down into smaller pieces through friction, such as grinding coffee beans.

How do you use "grind" in a sentence?

Example: "She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning." In German, "grind" is Mahlfeinheit, Mahlung, Quälerei.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "grind": Mahlfeinheit, Mahlung, Quälerei, Schinderei, mahlen, zermahlen.

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