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streak in German

streak in German is Schliere, Später Ginsterspanner, schlieren — streak means a thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.

streak in German

Schliere
noun
An irregular line left from smearing or motion.
Später Ginsterspanner
noun
A moth of the family Geometridae, Chesias legatella.
schlieren
verb
(intransitive) To have or obtain streaks.
flitzen
verb
(intransitive) To run naked in public.

What does "streak" mean?

  1. noun A thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.
    "The wet brush left a long streak of white paint down the wall."
  2. noun A continuous run of the same kind of result, especially in sport, luck, or behavior.
    "She is on a lucky streak and has won three raffles in a row."
  3. noun A noticeable trait in someone's personality.
    "There is a cruel streak in him that few people ever see."
  4. verb To move extremely fast, or to run naked in public as a prank or protest.
    "A comet streaked across the night sky above the quiet village."
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streak in a sentence

  • The wet brush left a long streak of white paint down the wall.
  • Tears left a pale streak on his dusty cheek.
  • She is on a lucky streak and has won three raffles in a row.
  • After a long losing streak, the club finally celebrated a victory.

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What is "streak" in German?
"streak" in German is Schliere, Später Ginsterspanner, schlieren. streak means: A thin line or smear, often left by dirt, color, or motion.
How do you use "streak" in a sentence?
Example: "The wet brush left a long streak of white paint down the wall." In German, "streak" is Schliere, Später Ginsterspanner, schlieren.
Are there other ways to say "streak" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "streak": Schliere, Später Ginsterspanner, schlieren, flitzen.
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