Meaning of obdrieť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to graze, to scrape, to chafe (to partially damage the top layer of skin through friction or rubbing against something)
   perfective, transitive
2. to scuff, to scrape, to damage (to damage the surface of an object by pressure or contact with a rough surface, usually unintentionally)
   perfective, transitive
3. to wear out, to become scuffed, to become frayed (to become worn or degraded on the surface through regular use)
   perfective, reflexive

Examples

“Pri neopatrnom lezení na strom si poriadne obdrel lakte o drsnú kôru.”

He badly grazed his elbows against the rough bark while carelessly climbing the tree.

“Pri sťahovaní klavíra sme nanešťastie obdreli lakovaný povrch na dvoch miestach.”

While moving the piano, we unfortunately scuffed the lacquered surface in two places.

“Tento starý ruksak sa na popruhoch po toľkých túrach už poriadne obdrel.”

This old backpack's straps have already become significantly frayed after so many hikes.

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