stain in Norwegian
stain in Norwegian is sverte — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
stain in Norwegian
sverte
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
What does "stain" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
"She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
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noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
"The scandal left a stain on his career."
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verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.
"Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds."
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stain in a sentence
- She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
- The scandal left a stain on his career.
- Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds.
- He stained the bookshelf a deep walnut colour.
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What is "stain" in Norwegian?
"stain" in Norwegian is sverte. stain means: A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
How do you use "stain" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet." In Norwegian, "stain" is sverte.
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