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scrub

scrub

Meaning of scrub

English

clean by rubbing

Deutsch

durch Reiben mit Druck reinigen

scrub

Pronunciation

British English
/skrʌb/
American English
/skrʌb/

scrub with German translation

scrub usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She scrubs the pot with a brush.

Sie scheuert den Topf mit einer Bürste.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I scrub the stain off the floor.

Ich scheuere den Fleck vom Boden.

scrub synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between scrub, scour, wipe, brush, wash, and clean

S
🇬🇧English
scour

to scrub very hard, often with something rough

A2rare word

ENShe scoured the burnt pan with steel wool.

🇬🇧English

to clean lightly with a cloth

A2very often

ENWipe the table after dinner.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

to clean with a brush

A2very often

ENBrush the crumbs off the table.

🇬🇧English

to clean with water in general

A2very often

ENPlease wash the dishes after dinner.

🇬🇧English

to make clean in any way

A2very often

ENI will clean the kitchen tomorrow.

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scrub belongs to the topic "Household Chores →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does scrub mean?

clean by rubbing

How do you pronounce scrub?

scrub is pronounced [skrʌb].

How is scrub used in a sentence?

Sie scheuert den Topf mit einer Bürste. Translation: She scrubs the pot with a brush.

Is scrub part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, scrub can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is scrub part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, scrub can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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