slate in Norwegian
slate in Norwegian is skifer, skiferstein — slate means a fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
slate in Norwegian
skifer
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
skiferstein
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
What does "slate" mean?
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noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
"The old cottage still has its original slate roof."
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noun A list of candidates or a planned schedule of activities.
"The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election."
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verb To schedule or plan something.
"The movie is slated for release next spring."
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verb To criticize harshly.
"Critics slated the film for its weak script."
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slate in a sentence
- The old cottage still has its original slate roof.
- Rain dripped from the edge of the grey slate tiles.
- The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election.
- We have a busy slate of meetings this week.
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What is "slate" in Norwegian?
"slate" in Norwegian is skifer, skiferstein. slate means: A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
How do you use "slate" in a sentence?
Example: "The old cottage still has its original slate roof." In Norwegian, "slate" is skifer, skiferstein.
Are there other ways to say "slate" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "slate": skifer, skiferstein.
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