| Översättning | Kontext | Uttal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb | |||
| 1. | skada {en} | ||
| 2. | fläcka | ||
| 3. | skamfila | ||
| 4. | besudla | arkaistisk, formell | |
Definitioner
Substantiv
- Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
Verb
- (intransitive) To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
- (transitive) To soil, sully, damage or compromise
- (intransitive, figurative) To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull.
Exempel
- Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.
- He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.
- Till thy fresh glories, which now shine so bright, / Grow stale and tarnish with our daily sight.
Böjningsformer
| Perfektparticip | tarnished | Perfektparticip | tarnisht |
| Imperfekt | tarnished | Imperfekt | tarnisht |
| Presensparticip | tarnishing | Tredje person singular indicativ presens | tarnishes |
| Tredje person singular indicativ presens | tarnisheth |