durchscheinend
translucent, see-through
English translations
- 01
transparent
- 02
translucent
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Material, das Licht teilweise durchlässt, aber nicht transparent ist.
- English meaning
- Translucent
- Synonym
- transluzent, halbdurchsichtig
- German example
- Das Glas war durchscheinend, man konnte aber nicht hindurchsehen.
- English example
- The glass was translucent, but you couldn't see through it.
- Comparative
- durchscheinenderSuperlative: am durchscheinendsten
Related words
- Porzellan
Porcelain is a fine, translucent ceramic that is fired at high temperatures.
- Transparentpapier
Tracing paper is a thin, translucent paper used for tracing templates.
- diaphan
Diaphanous
- gallertig
Gelatinous
- glasig
Glassy means that something looks like glass, often translucent or shiny.
- Négligé
negligee, a light, often sheer dressing gown or housecoat for women.
- Selenit
Selenite
- Selenit
Selenite
- Selenit
Selenite
- Libellenflügel
A dragonfly wing is the thin, translucent wing structure of a dragonfly.
- transparent
Transparent means allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
- lichtdurchlässig
Translucent
- Nickhaut
Nictitating membrane
- alabastern
Alabaster
Example sentences with “durchscheinend”
Das Licht ist durchscheinend. (The light is shining through.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it for fabrics?
Yes, often used for thin materials.