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stain

steɪn

noun

plama

ˈplama· rzeczownik
Also
bejca(f)
Definition

A discolored mark or spot that is difficult to remove; or a dye or chemical used to color wood or fabric.

Examples
There was a stubborn coffee stain on his white shirt that wouldn't come out.
Na jego białej koszuli była uporczywa plama z kawy, która nie chciała zejść.
She applied a dark wood stain to the old cabinet to give it a new look.
Nałożyła ciemną bejcę do drewna na starą szafkę, aby nadać jej nowy wygląd.
Synonyms
markspotdiscolorationblemish
Collocations
coffee stainremove a stainwood stain

verb

plamić

ˈplamʲit͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
bejcować
Definition

To mark or discolor with a spot or streak; or to color (wood or fabric) with a penetrating dye.

Examples
Be careful not to stain your new dress with red wine.
Uważaj, żeby nie poplamić swojej nowej sukienki czerwonym winem.
He decided to stain the wooden deck a darker color to match the house.
Zdecydował się bejcować drewniany taras na ciemniejszy kolor, aby pasował do domu.
Synonyms
markdiscolordyetinge
Collocations
stain clothesstain woodeasily stain
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