stained

• Beschreibt etwas, das Flecken oder Verfärbungen aufweist, oft durch eine schwer zu entfernende Substanz. Kann auch bedeuten, dass etwas mit einer Farbe behandelt wurde.

Describes something that has been marked or discolored, often by a substance that is difficult to remove.

1. Marked or discoloredA2formal

   Having a mark or discoloration that is difficult to remove.

   Fleckig

   • The white shirt was stained with red wine.
   • The carpet is stained from years of use.
   • His hands were stained with ink after writing.

   Synonymeblemishedblotcheddirtysoiledspotted

   Antonymecleanimmaculatespotlessunstained

2. Damaged reputationB2formal

   Having a reputation that is tarnished or spoiled.

   Beschmutzt

   • His stained reputation made it hard to find a job.
   • The scandal left her name stained in the community.
   • A stained past can affect future opportunities.

   Synonymeblemisheddefiledsoiledtainted

   Antonymeesteemedhonoredrespected

• Verb, das bezeichnet, einen Fleck oder eine Verfärbung auf etwas zu verursachen, eine Fläche mit einer farbigen Substanz zu behandeln oder etwas zu beschmutzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking or discoloring something, or applying a coloring agent to a surface.

1. Color with a liquid dye or tintB1formal

   To apply a coloring agent, such as dye or pigment, to a surface, typically wood or fabric.

   Beizen

   • He stained the wooden table a rich mahogany color.
   • She stained the fabric with a natural plant-based dye.
   • The carpenter stained the new bookshelf to match the existing furniture.

   Synonymecolordyeimbuetingetint

   Antonymebleachwhiten

2. Produce or leave stainsA2formal

   To cause a mark or discoloration that is difficult to remove.

   Flecken hinterlassen

   • Red wine stains the carpet easily.
   • The grass stains on his jeans were hard to wash out.
   • Be careful, the ink from this pen stains your fingers.

   Synonymeblemishblotdiscolormarksmudgesoilspottarnish

   Antonymebleachcleanpurifywhiten

3. Make dirty or spottyB2formal

   To spoil the appearance of something by leaving a mark; can also be used metaphorically to mean tarnish a reputation.

   Beflecken

   • The scandal stained his otherwise spotless career.
   • The rain stained the freshly painted wall.
   • Her reputation was stained by the false accusations.

   Synonymebesmirchblemishblotchdirtydiscolorsmudgesoilspotsullytarnish

   Antonymecleanpurify

4. Color for microscopic studyC1formalscientific

   To apply a special dye to biological specimens to make structures visible under a microscope.

   Färben

   • The biologist stained the tissue sample to highlight the cell nuclei.
   • To identify the bacteria, the lab technician stained the slide.
   • Different stains are used to visualize various cellular components.

   Synonymecolordyetingetint