varnish in German

varnish in German is Firnis, Lack, lackieren — varnish means a clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

varnish in German

Firnis

noun

Lack

noun

Firnis

noun

Anything resembling such a coating; a glossy appearance.

lackieren

verb

(intransitive) To apply varnish.

firnissen

verb

(intransitive) To apply varnish.

What does "varnish" mean?

noun A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.
"He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry."
noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
"Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless."
verb To coat something with varnish.
"She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches."
verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.
"The press release varnished the company's disappointing results."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

varnish in a sentence

He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry.
Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless.
She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches.
The press release varnished the company's disappointing results.

Similar words in German

seal

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "varnish" in German?

"varnish" in German is Firnis, Lack, lackieren. varnish means: A clear liquid that dries to form a hard, glossy protective coating on wood or other surfaces.

How do you use "varnish" in a sentence?

Example: "He applied three coats of varnish to the old table before letting it dry." In German, "varnish" is Firnis, Lack, lackieren.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "varnish": Firnis, Lack, lackieren, firnissen.

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