touchstone in Swedish

touchstone in Swedish is probersten, prövosten — touchstone means a dark stone once used to test the purity of gold or silver by rubbing the metal on it and examining the streak left behind.

touchstone in Swedish

probersten

noun

A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.

prövosten

noun

A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.

prövosten

noun

(figurative, by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.

What does "touchstone" mean?

noun A dark stone once used to test the purity of gold or silver by rubbing the metal on it and examining the streak left behind.
"Jewelers once relied on a touchstone to check the purity of gold."
noun A standard or test used to judge the quality or genuineness of something.
"Honesty became the touchstone by which she judged all her friendships."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

touchstone in a sentence

Jewelers once relied on a touchstone to check the purity of gold.
Honesty became the touchstone by which she judged all her friendships.
The novel is often used as a touchstone for great American fiction.

Similar words in Swedish

criterion measure standard

Common Swedish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "touchstone" in Swedish?

"touchstone" in Swedish is probersten, prövosten. touchstone means: A dark stone once used to test the purity of gold or silver by rubbing the metal on it and examining the streak left behind.

How do you use "touchstone" in a sentence?

Example: "Jewelers once relied on a touchstone to check the purity of gold." In Swedish, "touchstone" is probersten, prövosten.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "touchstone": probersten, prövosten.

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