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jab in German

jab in German is Gerade, Injektion, Piks — jab means a quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.

jab in German

Gerade
noun
(boxing) A short straight punch.
Injektion
noun
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
Piks
noun
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
subkutane Impfung
noun
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
Stichelei
noun
(US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
zustoßen
verb
To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
eine Gerade schlagen
verb
To deliver a quick punch.
piksen
verb
(slang, UK) To give someone an injection.

What does "jab" mean?

  1. noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
    "He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin."
  2. noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
    "I'm booked in for my flu jab next week."
  3. noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
    "His speech was full of jabs at his rivals."
  4. verb To poke or punch sharply and quickly.
    "She jabbed her finger at the map to show where they were."

jab in a sentence

  • He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin.
  • She gave him a playful jab in the ribs.
  • I'm booked in for my flu jab next week.
  • His speech was full of jabs at his rivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jab" in German?

"jab" in German is Gerade, Injektion, Piks. jab means: A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.

How do you use "jab" in a sentence?

Example: "He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin." In German, "jab" is Gerade, Injektion, Piks.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "jab": Gerade, Injektion, Piks, subkutane Impfung, Stichelei, zustoßen.

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