scheuern
/ˈʃɔʏ̯əʁn/
The English verb 'to scrub' can be translated into German as scheuern or schrubben.
Meaning: to rub hard (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| scheuern | /ˈʃɔʏ̯əʁn/ |
| schrubben | /ˈʃʁʊbn̩/ |
Both terms mean to rub something hard.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
schrubben is a weak verb, which means it follows the standard conjugation pattern for regular verbs. Its past participle is geschrubbt.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃɔʏ̯əʁn/
Did you know?
- In certain regional German dialects, particularly in the north, the word scheuern can be used to mean 'to drive' or 'to hurry' a vehicle or animal, moving away from the sense of rubbing entirely.
- The noun Schrubber in German refers specifically to a cleaning tool, but in certain contexts, it can be used as a slang term for someone who performs repetitive, menial tasks.
- The word scheuern likely entered German via Old French escurer and Late Latin excurare, which literally meant 'to treat thoroughly'.
Examples in context
- Wir müssen den Fußboden schrubben.We need to scrub the floor.This sentence shows how to use schrubben regarding a floor.Tatoeba #13642667 by Waldelfe, translation #7733392 by CK
- Würdest du bitte meinen Rücken schrubben?Would you scrub my back, please?This sentence shows how to use schrubben for cleaning a body part.Tatoeba #12358344 by Naina, translation #3551915 by CM
- Die alte Pfanne muss man richtig scheuern.You really have to scrub the old pan.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are cleaning the kitchen together.
- SarahDie Pfanne ist sehr schmutzig.The pan is very dirty.
- MaximilianSoll ich sie mit der Bürste scheuern?Should I scrub it with the brush?
- SarahJa, bitte mach das.Yes, please do that.
- MaximilianAlles klar, ich erledige das.All right, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scrub” translations and entries scheuern, schrubben, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries scheuern, schrubben, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
