Singe: meaning, definitions and examples
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singe
[ sɪndʒ ]
burning
To burn superficially or slightly; scorch
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He singed his hand on the hot pan.
- The fire singed the edges of the paper.
Translations
Translations of the word "singe" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chamuscar
🇮🇳 हल्का जलना
🇩🇪 ansengen
🇮🇩 membakar sedikit
🇺🇦 обпалити
🇵🇱 przypalić
🇯🇵 焦がす
🇫🇷 brûler légèrement
🇪🇸 chamuscar
🇹🇷 hafifçe yakmak
🇰🇷 살짝 태우다
🇸🇦 حرق خفيف
🇨🇿 ožehnout
🇸🇰 opáliť
🇨🇳 稍微烧焦
🇸🇮 ožgati
🇮🇸 brenna létt
🇰🇿 сәл ғана күйдіру
🇬🇪 ცოტა დაწვა
🇦🇿 azacıq yandırmaq
🇲🇽 chamuscar
Word origin
The word 'singe' originated from the Old English word 'sengan' which means 'to burn, scorch'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term is often associated with cooking or burning slightly, and it has retained its original meaning over the centuries.
See also: sang, sing, singer, singing, single, singly, singular.