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stain in Finnish

stain in Finnish is läiskä, tahra, jälki — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

stain in Finnish

läiskä
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
tahra
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
jälki
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
tahra
noun
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
väriaine
noun
loata
verb
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
tahrata
verb
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
värjätä
verb
(transitive, cytology, histology) To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features

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 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 Finnish?

"stain" in Finnish is läiskä, tahra, jälki. 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 Finnish, "stain" is läiskä, tahra, jälki.

Are there other ways to say "stain" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "stain": läiskä, tahra, jälki, väriaine, loata, tahrata.

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