matslebet

English translation: matt finish

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Danish term or phrase:matslebet
English translation:matt finish
Entered by: Sandra Kirley

19:57 Feb 23, 2005
Danish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
Danish term or phrase: matslebet
Describing the finish on cutlery. Is this mat finish or satin finish?
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matt finish
Explanation:
it is matt finish-satin would be something similar to "blankt"
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Sandra Kirley
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:32
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4 +1matt finish
Sandra Kirley
4dull finish
Suzanne Blangsted (X)


  

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matt finish


Explanation:
it is matt finish-satin would be something similar to "blankt"

Sandra Kirley
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
Grading comment
Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dan Schioenning Larsen: I agree on matt, but satin is not shiny, it is more like brushed steel. (http://www.oneida.co.uk/pricing2004/ONEIDA/Oneida-Alveston.h...
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dull finish


Explanation:
mit forslag - opposite a shiny finish

Suzanne Blangsted (X)
Local time: 12:32
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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