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abrubbeln

to rub down vigorously, to scrub off

verb AHP-rub-beln Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Usage Note

abrubbeln is an informal separable verb meaning to rub the body vigorously — to dry off or exfoliate. Common in post-exercise and bath routines: sich nach dem Sport abrubbeln. More colloquial than abtrocknen and implies vigorous friction.

Examples

"Sie rubbelte sich nach dem Sport mit dem Handtuch kräftig ab."

Natural Translation

She vigorously rubbed herself down with a towel after sport.

Literal Translation

She rubbed herself after the sport with the towel vigorously off.

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