Stain - translation, pronunciation and examples
stain
make dirty
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When to use stain
Постарайся не испачкать рубашку кофе.
Красное вино может испачкать скатерть.
stain usage examples
Постарайся не испачкать рубашку кофе.
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee.
Красное вино может испачкать скатерть.
Red wine will stain the tablecloth.
Similar words
neutral verb for leaving a mark or discoloration on a surface
to make something unclean or messy; broader than stain
to make dirty, often specifically with earth or mud; also used figuratively
to spread a substance so it leaves a streaky mark; implies rubbing or spreading
to mark something with a small area of discoloration or dirt; also to notice
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stain synonyms
What's the difference between stain / dirty / soil / smear / spot / smudge
neutral verb for leaving a mark or discoloration on a surface
Don't stain your shirt with sauce.
Не запачкай свою рубашку соусом.
He dirtied his shoes in the garden.
Он испачкал обувь в саду.
The children soiled their clothes playing outside.
Дети испачкали одежду, играя на улице.
to spread a substance so it leaves a streaky mark; implies rubbing or spreading
She smeared jam on the table by accident.
Она случайно размазала варенье по столу.
He spotted his shirt with ink.
Он запятнал рубашку чернилами.
to make a mark by rubbing or smearing so that edges are blurred
Don't touch the paper — you'll smudge the ink.
Не трогай бумагу — ты размазaшь чернила.
to make a dark mark or to absorb liquid with a cloth; formal/old-fashioned in some uses
He blotted the spill with a towel.
Он вытер разлив тряпкой.
to mar the appearance or reputation (often used for skin or figurative faults)
The scratch blemished the finish of the table.
Царапина испортила покрытие стола.
to damage purity or reputation; often figurative and more formal
The scandal sullied his good name.
Скандал запятнал его хорошую репутацию.
to change color or lose color; not necessarily caused by dirt
Sun exposure discolored the curtains over time.
Со временем занавески выцвели на солнце.
to lose shine (metals) or damage reputation; more specific and sometimes figurative
The silverware tarnished after years without polishing.
Приборы потускнели после многих лет без полировки.
to contaminate or corrupt (often used figuratively for reputation or literally for food/air)
The scandal tainted his reputation.
Скандал запятнал его репутацию.
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How to pronounce stain and what this word means
stain translation: пачкать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stain
/ˈsteɪn/
stain translation
пачкать
stain examples
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee.
stain transcription
/ˈsteɪn/, /tu ˈsteɪn/
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Questions about this word
stain meaning: what does it mean?
make dirty
stain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stain is pronounced as /ˈsteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be careful not to stain your shirt with coffee. Translation: Постарайся не испачкать рубашку кофе.
Is stain part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, stain (пачкать) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is stain part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, stain (пачкать) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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