Vokabahn

matt

Vokabahn
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Adjective

matt

Pronunciation: /mat/

dull (not shiny)

C1 rank #3,158

Meanings

Adjective
  1. dull (not shiny)
  2. exhausted, weak, feeble (not lively, vigorous, energetic)

Example sentence

Die Wand haben wir bewusst matt gestrichen, nicht glänzend.

We painted the wall matte on purpose, not glossy.

Usage

  • eine matte Oberfläche — A matt or non-shiny surface; the opposite is glänzend.
  • matt sein — In another sense, feel weak or worn out.
Extra sentence

Für die Tür haben wir matten Lack gewählt.

We chose matt paint for the door.