jab in German
jab in German is Gerade, Injektion, Piks — jab means a quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
jab in German
Gerade
(boxing) A short straight punch.
Injektion
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
Piks
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
subkutane Impfung
(British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation)
Stichelei
(US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
zustoßen
To poke or thrust abruptly, or to make such a motion.
eine Gerade schlagen
To deliver a quick punch.
piksen
(slang, UK) To give someone an injection.
What does "jab" mean?
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noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
"He landed a fast jab to his opponent's chin."
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noun British informal: an injection, especially a vaccination.
"I'm booked in for my flu jab next week."
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noun A cutting remark aimed at someone.
"His speech was full of jabs at his rivals."
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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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Common German translations
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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