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angesengt

singed, lightly scorched

adjective AN-ge-zengt Rare
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Usage Note

Angesengt describes fabric, hair, or paper lightly scorched by heat without fully burning. Angesengte Ärmel (singed sleeves), angesengte Haare — something came too close to a flame or hot surface. A less severe outcome than verbrannt.

Examples

"Die Tischdecke war an den Rändern angesengt vom heißen Topf."

Natural Translation

The tablecloth was singed at the edges from the hot pot.

Literal Translation

The tablecloth was singed at the edges from the hot pot.

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