tarnish in Bulgarian

tarnish in Bulgarian is потъмняване, потъмнявам — tarnish means a dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

tarnish in Bulgarian

потъмняване

noun

Pronounced: potamnyavane

Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

потъмнявам

verb

Pronounced: potamnyavam

(intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

What does "tarnish" mean?

noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
"She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons."
verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
"Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer."
verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.
"The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

tarnish in a sentence

She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons.
Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer.
The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years.
One bad review can tarnish an otherwise solid track record.

Similar words in Bulgarian

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Common Bulgarian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tarnish" in Bulgarian?

"tarnish" in Bulgarian is потъмняване, потъмнявам. tarnish means: A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

How do you pronounce потъмняване?

"tarnish" in Bulgarian is потъмняване, pronounced "potamnyavane".

How do you use "tarnish" in a sentence?

Example: "She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons." In Bulgarian, "tarnish" is потъмняване, потъмнявам.

Are there other ways to say "tarnish" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "tarnish": потъмняване, потъмнявам.

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