der Kratzer
Translation
scratch, scrape
Examples
Mein Auto hat einen Kratzer.
My car has a scratch.
Die Katze hat mir einen Kratzer gegeben.
The cat gave me a scratch.
Grammar Patterns
to have a scratch ((on sth.)) My car has a scratch.
to make a scratch ((in sth.)) Be careful not to make a scratch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Schramme (scrape), der Riss (tear)
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'kratzen' (to scratch).
Memory Tips
The word 'Kratzer' sounds very similar to 'scratcher'. Imagine a cat, a 'scratcher', leaving a 'Kratzer'.