Dictionary
kerbe
German → American English
American English
score
Eine kleine, eingekerbte Vertiefung, Ritze oder Ausbuchtung in einer Oberfläche; auch im übertragenen Sinn eine Markierung oder ein Einschnitt.
Die Kante hat eine Kerbe von einem harten Stoß.Kerbe is most often used for a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface. For a performance rating, German usually uses Bewertung or Punktzahl, not Kerbe.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kerbe mean in English?
Kerbe usually means "notch," "groove," or "indentation" in English, depending on context.
Is Kerbe the same as score?
Not usually. In everyday German, Kerbe refers to a physical notch or cut, not a rating score.
How do you use Kerbe in a sentence?
Example: "Die Flasche hat eine kleine Kerbe." = "The bottle has a small notch."
What is the plural of Kerbe?
The plural is Kerben.