Etched Meaning in English
word · lemma: etch
ˈɛtʃt
ETCHT
ˈɛtʃt
ETCHT
Definition
Cut or carved a design, words, or image into a surface, often using acid or a special tool. It can also mean something that is strongly and clearly remembered or felt.
Usage & Nuances
'Etched' is formal and often used for art, glass, metal, or strong memories ('etched in my mind'). Unlike 'engraved,' 'etch' commonly refers to acid techniques. Figuratively, it means something unforgettable or deeply marked.
Spanish: grabado - grabado al ácidoPortuguese (BR): gravado - gravado com ácidoPortuguese (PT): gravado - gravado com ácidoChinese (Simplified): 蚀刻 - 雕刻Chinese (Traditional): 蝕刻 - 雕刻Hindi: उकेरा हुआ - नक़्क़ाशीदारArabic: منقوش - محفورBengali: খোদাই করা - উৎকীর্ণ করাRussian: гравировать - вытравитьJapanese: エッチングされた - 刻まれたVietnamese: khắc - ăn mònKorean: 새기다 - 각인하다Turkish: oyulmuş - asitle işlenmişUrdu: کندہ کیا گیا - کھودا ہواIndonesian: diukir - diasamkan
Example Sentences
The artist etched a flower onto the glass.
basic
Her name was etched on the metal plaque.
basic
The child's smile was etched in her memory.
basic
His words are etched in my mind forever.
natural
Their initials were etched on the old wooden bench.
natural
That day is etched into my memory—I’ll never forget it.
natural