schaben

1.

to scrape, to rasp

(Two surfaces grinding along each other. Think of trying to remove stickers from a table with a spatula for example.)
Examples
  • Kannst du das Wachs vom Tisch schaben?
  • Can you scrape the wax off the table?

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How many meanings does the German word 'schaben' have?

schaben has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to scrape, to rasp.

What is the past tense of 'schaben'?

hat geschabt / schabte

What is 'schaben' related to?

The word 'schaben' is related to *(s)kep-, *(s)kop-.

Where can I learn more about 'schaben'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.