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matt

matte

Meaning of matt

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matt belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between matt / stumpf / mattiert / dumpf

🇩🇪German
matt

Describes a surface as lacking shine in a direct, neutral way.

B2Often

Die Oberfläche ist nicht glänzend, sondern eher sanft und gleichmäßig.

Поверхность не блестит, а скорее мягкая и ровная.

🇩🇪German

Often means dull or lacking brightness/shine; can sound slightly more technical.

B2Often

Das Metall wirkt stumpf, weil die Oberfläche kaum Licht reflektiert.

Металл кажется тусклым, потому что поверхность почти не отражает свет.

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🇩🇪German
mattiert

Means the surface has been deliberately made matte, often through treatment or finishing.

B2Often

Die Glasfläche ist mattiert, damit man nicht hindurchsehen kann.

Стеклянная поверхность матирована, чтобы сквозь неё нельзя было видеть.

🇩🇪German

Usually refers to a dull, muted appearance; it can also mean a muffled, dull sound.

B2Often

Die Farbe wirkt dumpf und lebendig, ohne echten Glanz.

Цвет выглядит тусклым и живым, но без настоящего блеска.

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matt translation: matte. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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matt meaning: what does it mean?

nicht glänzend; lichtstreuend

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Is matt part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

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Is matt part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

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