matt

matte

adjective MAT Rare

Also means

dull; weak; faint

Usage Note

matt describes a non-glossy, dull finish, as in mattes Glas (frosted glass), and also weakness or faintness, as in eine matte Stimme (a feeble voice). In chess matt means checkmate.

Examples

"Das matte Licht der Lampe warf kaum Schatten."

Natural Translation

The dull light of the lamp cast barely any shadow.

Literal Translation

The dull light of-the lamp threw barely shadow.

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