versilbert
silver-plated, coated with silver
adjective fer-ZIL-bert Rare
Usage Note
versilbert describes an object coated with a thin layer of silver. Used for cutlery, tableware, and decorative items. Like vergoldet, it implies a surface coating. Versilbertes Besteck is silver-plated cutlery, as opposed to solid silver.
Examples
"Das versilberte Tablett war ein Erbstück aus Großmutters Küche."
Natural Translation
The silver-plated tray was an heirloom from grandmother's kitchen.
Literal Translation
The silver-plated tray was an heirloom from grandmother's kitchen.
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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