stain
stain
Meaning of stain
to leave a dirty mark on something
etwas schmutzig machen oder Flecken darauf hinterlassen
Pronunciation
stain with German translation
stain usage examples
Kids often stain their clothes when they eat.
Kinder beflecken beim Essen oft ihre Kleidung.
Careful, you're staining the tablecloth!
Pass auf, du befleckst das Tischtuch!
stain synonyms
What's the difference between stain, dirty, smear, smudge, soil, spot, discolor, and tarnish
ENHe dirtied his shoes in the garden.
Spread something greasy or sticky over a surface.
ENShe smeared jam on the table by accident.
Make a blurred mark, e.g. ink or make-up.
ENDon't touch the paper — you'll smudge the ink.
ENThe children soiled their clothes playing outside.
Advanced: broader words
ENHe spotted his shirt with ink.
Change colour, not necessarily from dirt.
ENSun exposure discolored the curtains over time.
Dull metal or damage a reputation.
ENThe silverware tarnished after years without polishing.
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Questions about this word
What does stain mean?
to leave a dirty mark on something
How do you pronounce stain?
stain is pronounced [steɪn].
How is stain used in a sentence?
Kinder beflecken beim Essen oft ihre Kleidung. Translation: Kids often stain their clothes when they eat.
Is stain part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, stain can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stain part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, stain can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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