reiben

German (Berlin)

/ˈʀaɪ̯bnˌ/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (transitive) to rub; to chafe
  • (transitive) to grate

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German rīben inherited from Old High German rīban (rub) inherited from *wrīban inherited from Proto-Germanic *wrībaną (twist, turn, writhe, rub).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wrībaną

Gloss

twist, turn, writhe, rub

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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