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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?

  1. 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."
  2. noun A misleading or showy appearance that hides the truth.
    "Beneath the varnish of good manners, he was thoroughly ruthless."
  3. verb To coat something with varnish.
    "She varnished the bookshelf to protect it from scratches."
  4. verb To make something seem better than it really is; to gloss over a flaw.
    "The press release varnished the company's disappointing results."

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.

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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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