Singe Meaning in English
word
ˈsɪndʒ
SINJ
sˈɪndʒ
SINJ
Definition
To burn something lightly on the surface, often so that it is slightly browned or blackened but not completely burned.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for hair, food, or fabric that is burned on the outside but not completely destroyed. Common collocations: 'singe your hair', 'singe the edges'. Not the same as 'burn' (which can mean complete destruction). Formality: neutral to slightly literary.
Spanish: chamuscadura - chamuscarPortuguese (BR): chamuscado - chamuscarPortuguese (PT): chamuscadela - chamuscarChinese (Simplified): 烤焦 - 烧焦Chinese (Traditional): 烤焦 - 燒焦Hindi: झुलसना - झुलसानाArabic: حَرْق خفيف - يُحرِق بخفةBengali: সেঁকে দেওয়া - সামান্য পোড়ানোRussian: опалить - слегка обжечьJapanese: 焦がす - 軽く焼くVietnamese: cháy xém - làm xémKorean: 그슬리다 - 살짝 태우다Turkish: hafifçe yakmak - tütsülemekUrdu: جلانا (ہلکا سا) - جھلساناIndonesian: menghanguskan (ringan) - membakar sedikit
Example Sentences
Be careful not to singe your fingers on the candle.
basic
The hot iron singed the edge of my shirt.
basic
The chef singed the pepper to add flavor.
basic
I accidentally singed my hair while lighting the stove.
natural
The campfire only singed the tips of the logs, not burning them through.
natural
Sometimes you just need to singe the edges for a rustic look.
natural