stain in Dutch
stain in Dutch is vlek, verkleuren, bevlekken — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
stain in Dutch
vlek
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
vlek
verkleuren
bevlekken
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
bezoedelen
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
beitsen
To coat a surface with a stain
What does "stain" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
"She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
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noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
"The scandal left a stain on his career."
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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 scandal left a stain on his career.
- Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds.
- He stained the bookshelf a deep walnut colour.
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What is "stain" in Dutch?
"stain" in Dutch is vlek, verkleuren, bevlekken. 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 Dutch, "stain" is vlek, verkleuren, bevlekken.
Are there other ways to say "stain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "stain": vlek, verkleuren, bevlekken, bezoedelen, beitsen.
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