scratched
word · lemma: scratch
/ˈskɹætʃt/
skracht
/skɹˈætʃt/
skracht
Definition
Having a mark or surface that has been scraped or marked by a sharp object. It can also mean something that has been damaged by being rubbed or scraped.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical marks (on skin, objects, CDs) and in both literal and figurative contexts. Common with 'scratched surface', 'scratched car', or 'scratched record'. Not usually used for emotional harm. 'Scratched' is the past and past participle of 'scratch'.
Spanish: arañado - rayadoPortuguese (BR): arranhado - riscadoPortuguese (PT): arranhado - riscadoChinese (Simplified): 刮伤的 - 划花的Chinese (Traditional): 刮傷的 - 刮花的Hindi: खरोंचा लगा हुआ - खरोंचदारArabic: مخدوش - مخربشBengali: খুঁজে গেছে - আঁচড়ে গেছেRussian: поцарапанныйJapanese: 傷がついた - 引っかいたVietnamese: bị trầy xướcKorean: 긁힌Turkish: çizilmişUrdu: خراشیدہIndonesian: tergores
Example Sentences
My phone screen is scratched.
basic
He scratched his arm on the branch.
basic
The table is scratched from moving it.
basic
I can't sell the book—it's too scratched up.
natural
Her glasses were so scratched she could hardly see.
natural
The old record played badly because it was badly scratched.
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