tan in Greek
tan in Greek is μαυρίζω, αργάζω — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
tan in Greek
μαυρίζω
Pronounced: mavrizo
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
αργάζω
Pronounced: argazo
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
What does "tan" mean?
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noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
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adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
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verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."
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tan in a sentence
- The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
- She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
- She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
- He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
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What is "tan" in Greek?
"tan" in Greek is μαυρίζω, αργάζω. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
How do you pronounce μαυρίζω?
"tan" in Greek is μαυρίζω, pronounced "mavrizo".
How do you use "tan" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In Greek, "tan" is μαυρίζω, αργάζω.
Are there other ways to say "tan" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "tan": μαυρίζω, αργάζω.
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