🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Färbung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈfɛʁbʊŋ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tinting/ˈtɪn.tɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Färbung des Stoffes war sehr lebhaft."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of adding a slight color to something.

    "The artist focused on tinting the canvas to achieve the desired mood."
  2. 2

    A shade or variety of a color.

    "The tinting of the windows helped reduce glare from the sun."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'tinting' originates from the Middle English 'tinten', which is derived from the Latin 'tingere', meaning 'to dye or color'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the process of adding color to something, particularly in artistic and cosmetic contexts.

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