Usage Note
Angelaufen describes a metal surface that has darkened or discoloured through oxidation or heat (angelaufenes Silber). It is the standard German term for the tarnishing of silver, copper, and brass.
Examples
"Das angelaufene Silberbesteck musste poliert werden, bevor die Gäste kamen."
Natural Translation
The tarnished silver cutlery needed to be polished before the guests arrived.
Literal Translation
The tarnished silver cutlery had to be polished before the guests came.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
- blass pale
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