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parchment in German

parchment in German is Pergament, Pergamentpapier — parchment means a writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.

parchment in German

Pergament
noun
A document made on such material.
Pergament
noun
Stiff paper imitating that material.
Pergamentpapier
noun
Stiff paper imitating that material.

What does "parchment" mean?

  1. noun A writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.
    "The medieval manuscript was written on parchment."
  2. noun A document, especially an official or ceremonial one, written on such material.
    "The king's decree was sealed on a parchment scroll."
  3. noun A pale, tan-cream colour resembling aged parchment paper.
    "The walls were painted a soft parchment shade."
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parchment in a sentence

  • The medieval manuscript was written on parchment.
  • The king's decree was sealed on a parchment scroll.
  • The walls were painted a soft parchment shade.

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What is "parchment" in German?

"parchment" in German is Pergament, Pergamentpapier. parchment means: A writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.

How do you use "parchment" in a sentence?

Example: "The medieval manuscript was written on parchment." In German, "parchment" is Pergament, Pergamentpapier.

Are there other ways to say "parchment" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "parchment": Pergament, Pergamentpapier.

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