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pluck in German

pluck in German is pflücken, abrupfen, schlagen — pluck means to pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

pluck in German

pflücken
verb
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
abrupfen
verb
(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
schlagen
verb
(transitive, music) To play (a single string on a musical instrument) by pulling and then releasing it, such as on a guitar.
zupfen
verb
(transitive, music) To play (a single string on a musical instrument) by pulling and then releasing it, such as on a guitar.
rupfen
verb
(transitive) To remove feathers from (a bird).
ausrupfen
verb
(transitive) To remove feathers from (a bird).

What does "pluck" mean?

  1. verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
    "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve."
  2. verb To remove feathers from a bird before cooking it.
    "The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken."
  3. verb To sound a string on an instrument by pulling and releasing it with the fingers.
    "She plucked the guitar strings softly."
  4. noun Courage and determination in a difficult situation.
    "It took real pluck to stand up to the whole board."

pluck in a sentence

  • She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve.
  • He plucked an apple from the tree.
  • The butcher plucked and cleaned the chicken.
  • She plucked the guitar strings softly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pluck" in German?

"pluck" in German is pflücken, abrupfen, schlagen. pluck means: To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

How do you use "pluck" in a sentence?

Example: "She plucked a stray hair from her sleeve." In German, "pluck" is pflücken, abrupfen, schlagen.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pluck": pflücken, abrupfen, schlagen, zupfen, rupfen, ausrupfen.

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