Krätze

See also: kratze and Kratze

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkʀɛtsə/

Etymology 1

From Early New High German kretz, kratz. Derived from kratzen

Noun

Krätze f (genitive Krätze, no plural)

1. (pathology) scabies
2. itch

Synonyms

• (skin infestation): Räude

Derived terms

• Borkenkrätze

Related terms

• krätzig
• Krätzmilbe
• Krätzenkraut

Etymology 2

From Middle High German kretz, from Old High German krezzo. Cognate with Dutch krat (from Middle Dutch cratte), English crate.

Noun

Krätze f (genitive Krätze, plural Krätzen)

1. (Southern Germany) basket, pannier

Synonyms

• (basket): Korb, Tragekorb

Further reading

• “Krätze” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
• Krätze (Krankheit), duden.de
• Krätze (Behälter), duden.de