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matte in Swedish

matte in Swedish is matt, opak — matte means having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

matte in Swedish

matt
adj
(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.
opak
adj
(American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.

What does "matte" mean?

  1. adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
    "She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish."
  2. noun A border, often cardboard, placed around a picture to set it off inside a frame.
    "The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph."
  3. noun A background used behind actors or objects, painted or generated digitally, that is later combined with other footage.
    "The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects."
  4. verb To give something a dull, non-reflective finish.
    "The jeweller matted the ring's surface so it wouldn't catch the light."
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matte in a sentence

  • She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish.
  • The car was sprayed in a matte black that soaked up the light.
  • The framer cut a cream-coloured matte to surround the photograph.
  • The spaceship scene was shot in front of a green matte and finished with computer effects.

Similar words in Swedish

mat

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Frequently asked questions

What is "matte" in Swedish?

"matte" in Swedish is matt, opak. matte means: Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

How do you use "matte" in a sentence?

Example: "She preferred matte lipstick over the shiny gloss finish." In Swedish, "matte" is matt, opak.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "matte": matt, opak.

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