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rub
rub
Meaning of rub
English
to move your hand back and forth on a surface
Deutsch
die Hand vor- und zurückbewegen und über eine Oberfläche streichen
Pronunciation
British English
/rʌb/
American English
/rʌb/
rub with German translation
rub usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
He rubs his cold hands.
Er reibt sich die kalten Hände.
🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German
She rubs her eyes sleepily.
Sie reibt sich müde die Augen.
rub synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between rub, wipe, scrub, massage, stroke, and polish
ENWipe the table, please.
ENI scrubbed the floor until it was clean.
M
🇬🇧English
massage
Rub and press muscles to relax them.
often
ENCan you massage my shoulders?
Advanced: broader words
S
🇬🇧English
stroke
Move your hand gently over, e.g. a cat.
often
ENShe stroked the cat's back.
P
🇬🇧English
polish
Rub to make something shiny.
often
ENHe polished his shoes for the interview.
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What does rub mean?
to move your hand back and forth on a surface
How do you pronounce rub?
rub is pronounced [rʌb].
How is rub used in a sentence?
Er reibt sich die kalten Hände. Translation: He rubs his cold hands.
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