English–German

“stain” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/flɛk/

Example

Der Pullover hat einen Fleck.

There is a stain on the sweater.

Illustration for Fleck (stain)

How to say “stain” in German

“Stain” in German is Fleck.

A visible patch that breaks the surrounding surface in color or texture, like a mark on fabric, carpet, or skin.

Full entry for Fleck: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fleck

Trotz des Waschens blieb ein hartnäckiger Fleck am Kragen.

Despite washing, a stubborn stain remained on the collar.

Tips for using Fleck

  • Fleck is masculine, with der Fleck in the singular and die Flecken in the plural.

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