marble in Swedish
marble in Swedish is marmor, kula, spelkula — marble means a hard, crystalline rock, often streaked with color, prized for sculpture and building.
marble in Swedish
marmor
(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]
kula
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]
spelkula
(countable, games) A small ball used in games, originally of marble but now usually of glass or ceramic. [from 17th c.]
marmorera
(intransitive) To get or have the streaked or swirled appearance of certain types of marble, for example due to the incomplete mixing of viscous ingredients, or the uneven application of paint or other colorants.
What does "marble" mean?
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noun A hard, crystalline rock, often streaked with color, prized for sculpture and building.
"The statue was carved from a single block of white marble."
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noun A small, usually glass, ball used in children's games.
"The kids spent the afternoon shooting marbles in the dirt."
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noun The streaks of fat running through a cut of meat.
"Good marbling in the steak means it will be juicy and tender."
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verb To give something a streaked, swirled pattern like that of marble.
"She marbled the cake batter by swirling in chocolate syrup."
marble in a sentence
- The statue was carved from a single block of white marble.
- The kids spent the afternoon shooting marbles in the dirt.
- Good marbling in the steak means it will be juicy and tender.
- She marbled the cake batter by swirling in chocolate syrup.
Similar words in Swedish
Common Swedish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "marble" in Swedish?
"marble" in Swedish is marmor, kula, spelkula. marble means: A hard, crystalline rock, often streaked with color, prized for sculpture and building.
How do you use "marble" in a sentence?
Example: "The statue was carved from a single block of white marble." In Swedish, "marble" is marmor, kula, spelkula.
Are there other ways to say "marble" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "marble": marmor, kula, spelkula, marmorera.
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