kännetecken — meaning in English

English meaning

• badge noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
• hallmark noun A distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
• token noun A small object, coin, or piece of metal or plastic used in place of money, such as for a subway turnstile or arcade machine.

Senses

kännetecken is used for these senses in English:

• badge Something characteristic; a mark; a token.
• hallmark (figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.
• token Something serving as an expression of something else.

badge — full definition

1. noun A small emblem, pin, or card worn to show rank, identity, membership, or achievement.
2. verb To gain entry to a restricted area by showing an identification badge.

hallmark — full definition

1. noun A distinctive feature or trait that marks something as genuine or characteristic.
2. noun An official stamp certifying the purity of gold, silver, or platinum items.
3. verb To officially stamp precious metal to certify its purity.

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