English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

stain in German

stain in German is Fleck, Schandfleck, beflecken — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

stain in German

Fleck
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
Schandfleck
noun
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
beflecken
verb
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
beizen
verb
To coat a surface with a stain

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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

stain in a sentence

  • She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
  • The red wine left a dark stain on the tablecloth.
  • The scandal left a stain on his career.
  • Cheating in the exam left a stain on her otherwise perfect school record.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "stain" in German?
"stain" in German is Fleck, Schandfleck, beflecken. 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 German, "stain" is Fleck, Schandfleck, beflecken.
Are there other ways to say "stain" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "stain": Fleck, Schandfleck, beflecken, beizen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.