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brass in Swedish

brass in Swedish is mässing, kosing — brass means a yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

brass in Swedish

mässing
noun
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
kosing
noun
(slang, dated) Money.

What does "brass" mean?

  1. noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
    "The door handles were made of polished brass."
  2. noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
    "The brass came in loudly during the final chorus."
  3. noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.
    "The top brass wanted the project finished by Friday."

brass in a sentence

  • The door handles were made of polished brass.
  • Brass tarnishes over time unless it's regularly cleaned.
  • The brass came in loudly during the final chorus.
  • The top brass wanted the project finished by Friday.

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Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "brass" in Swedish?

"brass" in Swedish is mässing, kosing. brass means: A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

How do you use "brass" in a sentence?

Example: "The door handles were made of polished brass." In Swedish, "brass" is mässing, kosing.

Are there other ways to say "brass" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "brass": mässing, kosing.

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