Usage Note
Glanzarm is a technical and product descriptor for paints or surfaces with a low level of sheen — less reflective than glänzend but not fully matt. Common in paint and printing specifications.
Examples
"Für die Schlafzimmerwände wählte sie eine glanzarme Farbe, die weich und matt wirkte."
Natural Translation
For the bedroom walls she chose a low-sheen paint that looked soft and matt.
Literal Translation
For the bedroom walls she chose a low-sheen colour that worked soft and matt.
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