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tarnish in Polish

tarnish in Polish is zaśniedzenie, zaśniedzieć, śniedzieć — tarnish means a dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

tarnish in Polish

zaśniedzenie
noun
Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
zaśniedzieć
verb
(intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
śniedzieć
verb
(intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
zbrukać
verb
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
brukać
verb
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.

What does "tarnish" mean?

  1. noun A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
    "She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons."
  2. verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
    "Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer."
  3. verb To damage or spoil someone's reputation or image.
    "The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years."
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tarnish in a sentence

  • She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons.
  • Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer.
  • The scandal tarnished the senator's reputation for years.
  • One bad review can tarnish an otherwise solid track record.

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What is "tarnish" in Polish?

"tarnish" in Polish is zaśniedzenie, zaśniedzieć, śniedzieć. tarnish means: A dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.

How do you use "tarnish" in a sentence?

Example: "She polished away the tarnish on the old silver spoons." In Polish, "tarnish" is zaśniedzenie, zaśniedzieć, śniedzieć.

Are there other ways to say "tarnish" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "tarnish": zaśniedzenie, zaśniedzieć, śniedzieć, zbrukać, brukać.

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