der Lack
Translation
varnish, lacquer, paint, enamel
Examples
Der Lack des Autos glänzt.
The car's paint is shining.
Vorsicht, der Lack ist frisch!
Careful, the paint is wet!
Der Tisch hat einen neuen Lack bekommen.
The table has been given a new coat of varnish.
Grammar Patterns
the paint on sth. The paint on the table is scratched.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Farbe (paint, colour), der Anstrich (coat of paint)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'lac', related to English 'lacquer'.
Memory Tips
A car might 'lack' appeal without a shiny coat of 'Lack' (paint).