burnish in German
burnish in German is aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren — burnish means to make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
burnish in German
aufpolieren
(figuratively) To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
zu mehr Glanz verhelfen
(figuratively) To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
brünieren
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glanzschleifen
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glatt scheuern
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
glätten
To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
What does "burnish" mean?
- verb To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
- verb Of a stag: to remove the velvet (“skin and fine fur”) from (its antlers) by rubbing them against something; to velvet.
- verb To make (someone or something) appear positive and highly respected.
- verb To become bright, glossy, and smooth; to brighten, to gleam, to shine forth.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "burnish" in German?
"burnish" in German is aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren. burnish means: To make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing; to polish, to shine.
Are there other ways to say "burnish" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "burnish": aufpolieren, zu mehr Glanz verhelfen, brünieren, glanzschleifen, glatt scheuern, glätten.
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