rag in German
rag in German is Lumpen, Fetzen, Lappen — rag means a worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
rag in German
Lumpen
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
Fetzen
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
Lappen
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
Käseblatt
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.
Unfug treiben
What does "rag" mean?
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noun A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
"He wiped the engine oil off his hands with an old rag."
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noun A newspaper, especially one seen as low quality or sensationalist (informal, disparaging).
"He called the tabloid a "cheap rag" not worth reading."
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verb To tease or mock someone, often good-naturedly (informal).
"His friends ragged on him for missing the easy shot."
rag in a sentence
- He wiped the engine oil off his hands with an old rag.
- Her jeans were reduced to rags after the fall.
- He called the tabloid a "cheap rag" not worth reading.
- His friends ragged on him for missing the easy shot.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "rag" in German?
"rag" in German is Lumpen, Fetzen, Lappen. rag means: A worn or torn piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning.
How do you use "rag" in a sentence?
Example: "He wiped the engine oil off his hands with an old rag." In German, "rag" is Lumpen, Fetzen, Lappen.
Are there other ways to say "rag" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "rag": Lumpen, Fetzen, Lappen, Käseblatt, Unfug treiben.
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