tan in Swedish
tan in Swedish is solbränd, solbränna, bränna — tan means a yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
tan in Swedish
solbränd
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.
solbränna
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
bränna
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
sola
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
garva
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
What does "tan" mean?
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noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
"The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug."
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adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
"She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe."
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verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.
"Be careful not to tan for too long without sunscreen on a hot day."
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tan in a sentence
- The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug.
- She came back from the beach with a deep tan.
- She picked a tan coat that went with everything in her wardrobe.
- He wore tan trousers with a navy blazer.
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What is "tan" in Swedish?
"tan" in Swedish is solbränd, solbränna, bränna. tan means: A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
How do you use "tan" in a sentence?
Example: "The chair's leather was a soft tan that matched the rug." In Swedish, "tan" is solbränd, solbränna, bränna.
Are there other ways to say "tan" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "tan": solbränd, solbränna, bränna, sola, garva.
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