char

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: verkohltes Material; Reinigungskraft; oder einer von mehreren kleinen forellenähnlichen Fischen der Gattung Salvelinus.

A noun with multiple meanings: a charred substance; a female domestic cleaner; or any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus.

1. Charred materialB2formal

   A substance that has been partially burned or reduced to carbon.

   Holzkohle

   • The fire left a layer of char on the wood.
   • He scraped the char off the burnt toast.
   • The campfire produced a lot of char.

   Synonymeashcharcoalcindersoot

2. Cleaning workerB1informalbritish

   A woman employed to clean a house or other building.

   Putzfrau

   • The char comes every Tuesday to clean the house.
   • She worked as a char for several wealthy families.
   • The char had already finished cleaning by noon.

   Synonymecharwomancleaning lady

3. Fish speciesB2formal

   Any of several small trout-like fish belonging to the genus Salvelinus.

   Saibling

   • The lake is known for its population of Arctic char.
   • He caught a beautiful char while fishing in the mountain stream.
   • Char are often found in cold, clear waters.

   Synonymecharr

• Verb, das das Anbrennen oder Versengen von etwas bezeichnet, meist von Speisen, oder die Arbeit als Reinigungskraft.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning or scorching something, typically food, or to work as a cleaner.

1. Burn to charcoalB2formal

   To burn something until it becomes black and carbonized, like charcoal.

   Zu Kohle verbrennen

   • The wood was charred in the fire.
   • The chef accidentally charred the steak.
   • The remains of the building were charred beyond recognition.

   Synonymeblackencarbonizescorchsearsinge

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   Versengen

   • She charred the peppers to give them a smoky flavor.
   • The torch charred the edge of the paper.
   • He charred the wood to create a rustic look for the furniture.

   Synonymescorchsearsinge