tarnish in Swedish
tarnish in Swedish is besudla, fläcka, skada — tarnish means a dull discoloured film that forms on the surface of a metal, especially one exposed to air.
tarnish in Swedish
besudla
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
fläcka
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
skada
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
skamfila
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.
What does "tarnish" mean?
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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."
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verb (of metal) To become dull or discoloured through exposure to air.
"Silver jewelry tarnishes quickly if left in a damp drawer."
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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 Swedish?
"tarnish" in Swedish is besudla, fläcka, skada. 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 Swedish, "tarnish" is besudla, fläcka, skada.
Are there other ways to say "tarnish" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "tarnish": besudla, fläcka, skada, skamfila.
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