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stain in Danish

stain in Danish is plet — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

stain in Danish

plet
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

What does "stain" mean?

  1. noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
    "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
  2. noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
    "The scandal left a stain on his career."
  3. verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.
    "Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds."
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stain in a sentence

  • She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
  • The red wine left a dark stain on the tablecloth.
  • The scandal left a stain on his career.
  • Cheating in the exam left a stain on her otherwise perfect school record.

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What is "stain" in Danish?
"stain" in Danish is plet. stain means: A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
How do you use "stain" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet." In Danish, "stain" is plet.
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