durchscheinend
translucent, semi-transparent
adjective DURKH-shy-nent Rare
Usage Note
Durchscheinend means that light passes through a material but shapes behind it are not clearly visible — frosted glass, thin porcelain, or delicate fabric. It sits between transparent (fully clear) and opak (opaque), and is very commonly used in art and design contexts.
Examples
"Die dünnen Porzellanschalen waren fast durchscheinend und wirkten sehr elegant."
Natural Translation
The thin porcelain bowls were almost translucent and looked very elegant.
Literal Translation
The thin porcelain bowls were almost translucent and appeared very elegant.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- 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
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