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."
slate in a sentence
- The old cottage still has its original slate roof.
- The party announced its slate of candidates for the local election.
- We have a busy slate of meetings this week.
- The movie is slated for release next spring.
Similar words in Norwegian
Common Norwegian translations
Frequently asked questions
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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