spat in German
spat in German is Gamasche, Überschuh, Auseinandersetzung — spat means a brief, minor argument or quarrel.
spat in German
Gamasche
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
Überschuh
(often, in the plural) A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.
Auseinandersetzung
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.
Streit
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.
Wortwechsel
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.
Zank
A brief argument, falling out, quarrel.
Kotflügel
(automotive, UK, Australia) A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car.
sich fetzen
(intransitive, originally, US) To quarrel or argue pettily briefly.
streiten
(intransitive, originally, US) To quarrel or argue pettily briefly.
zanken
(intransitive, originally, US) To quarrel or argue pettily briefly.
prasseln
(transitive, and, intransitive) To strike with a spattering sound.
What does "spat" mean?
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noun A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
"The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes."
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noun The eggs or newly settled young of shellfish such as oysters.
"Oyster farmers collect spat on special shells to grow the next crop."
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noun A short cloth or leather covering worn over the top of a shoe.
"In old photographs, well-dressed gentlemen are often shown wearing spats."
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verb To argue briefly and pettily.
"The siblings spatted over the last slice of pizza."
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spat in a sentence
- The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes.
- It was just a small spat, and they made up an hour later.
- Oyster farmers collect spat on special shells to grow the next crop.
- In old photographs, well-dressed gentlemen are often shown wearing spats.
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What is "spat" in German?
"spat" in German is Gamasche, Überschuh, Auseinandersetzung. spat means: A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
How do you use "spat" in a sentence?
Example: "The two roommates had a spat over whose turn it was to do the dishes." In German, "spat" is Gamasche, Überschuh, Auseinandersetzung.
Are there other ways to say "spat" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "spat": Gamasche, Überschuh, Auseinandersetzung, Streit, Wortwechsel, Zank.
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