gild in German
gild in German is vergolden, schmücken — gild means to cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
gild in German
vergolden
(transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
schmücken
What does "gild" mean?
- verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
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verb To make something look as if it has a gold surface.
"Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan."
- verb To make something appear attractive or pleasant.
- verb To make someone's face turn bright red, or to make them look drunk.
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gild in a sentence
- Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan.
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What is "gild" in German?
"gild" in German is vergolden, schmücken. gild means: To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
Are there other ways to say "gild" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gild": vergolden, schmücken.
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