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firnis

[ˈfiʀ.ɲis]

noun

LanguageUpper Sorbian

Meaning
  1. varnish (composition of resin or resinous gum with alcohol, used to polish furniture and other objects, preserving them from humidity)
  2. varnish
  3. A clear liquid used to protect surfaces like wood and give them a shiny look.
Examples

Stół trjeba nowu worštu firnisa.

The table needs a new layer of varnish.

Pronunciationˈfiʀ.ɲis

Part of speechnoun

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