strich sich

brushed

→ streichen

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brushed Past tense of “streichen.” Here, “sich” is a reflexive pronoun and often means the action is done to or for oneself; it is not usually translated as “himself” in English.

GE: Er strich sich den Staub von der Jacke.

EN: He brushed the dust off his jacket.

Tom strich sich mit der Hand durchs Haar.

Tom ran his hand through his hair.

Maria strich sich die Haare hinter die Ohren.

Maria tucked her hair behind her ears.

Er strich sich mit der Hand durchs Haar.

He ran his hand through his hair.

Der Alte strich sich nachdenklich durch den Bart.

The old man stroked his beard thoughtfully.

Tom strich sich den Sand von der Kleidung.

Tom brushed the sand off his clothes.