No. 15,130 in German
streifte
"Streifte" means "brushed," "grazed," or "roamed," depending on context.
In a sentence
Er streifte durch den Wald und genoss die Ruhe.
He roamed through the forest and enjoyed the serenity.
In this sentence, 'streifte' is used to mean 'roaming' or 'wandering', describing a leisurely movement without a specific destination.
Sie streifte mit der Hand über die alte Tischoberfläche.
She brushed her hand over the old tabletop.
Here, 'streifte' indicates a light contact or touch, depicting the motion of the hand over the surface.
Im Kampf streifte der Pfeil seine Schulter.
In the fight, the arrow grazed his shoulder.
In this example, 'streifte' conveys the action of lightly grazing or touching briefly, emphasizing minimal physical contact.
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