kratzig

scratchy; itchy

English translations

  1. 01

    scratchy

  2. 02

    rough

  3. 03

    prickly

Word details

German meaning
Sich rau und unangenehm auf der Haut anfühlen.
English meaning
scratchy
Synonym
rau, schroff
German example
Die Wolle ist kratzig und unangenehm zu tragen.
English example
The wool is scratchy and uncomfortable to wear.
Comparative
kratzigerSuperlative: am kratzigsten

Example sentences with “kratzig”

  1. Dieser Wollpullover ist sehr kratzig. (This wool sweater is very scratchy.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you distinguish 'kratzig' from 'kratzend'?

'Kratzig' describes the quality of a material (itchy), while 'kratzend' describes the action of scratching.