singe

• Substantiv, das einen oberflächlichen Brandschaden oder eine Versengung an einer Oberfläche bezeichnet, meist verursacht durch kurze Einwirkung von Flamme oder Hitze.

A noun referring to a superficial burn or scorch mark on a surface, typically caused by brief exposure to flame or heat.

1. Surface burnB2formal

   A slight or superficial burn on the surface of something, often affecting hair, fabric, or skin.

   oberflächliche Verbrennung

   • The candle left a small singe on the tablecloth.
   • He had a singe on his arm from the hot pan.
   • The fire caused a singe on the edge of the curtain.

   Synonymescorch

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas leicht oder oberflächlich zu verbrennen, besonders die Oberfläche oder die Ränder, oft beim Kochen oder bei kleinen Brandschäden.

A verb meaning to burn slightly or superficially, especially the surface or edges of something, often used in cooking or describing minor fire damage.

1. Burn superficially or lightlyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something slightly, often removing hair or feathers.

   Versengen

   • He singed the chicken over the flame to remove the pinfeathers.
   • The candle flame singed the edge of the paper.
   • She accidentally singed her hair while lighting the stove.

   Synonymecharscorchsear

   Antonymedouseextinguishquenchsmother

2. Become superficially burnedB2formal

   To be slightly burned on the surface.

   Anbrennen

   • The fabric singed when it touched the hot iron.
   • The toast singed in the toaster but was still edible.
   • His eyebrows singed from the sudden burst of heat.

   Synonymescorchsear