Matt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Matt" is mainly used as adjective meaning "dull", "matte" or "faint". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Matt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Matt
  • Plural: die Matte

Meanings of "Matt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Lacking shine or energy, referring to objects or people"

"Matt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Licht war matt und kaum sichtbar.The light was faint and barely visible.
  2. Nach dem langen Lauf fühlte er sich matt.After the long run, he felt weary.
  3. Der matte Lack des Autos war schwer zu polieren.The car's matte paint was difficult to polish.

2.) "Checkmate situation in chess, king cannot escape"

"Matt", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er setzte seinen Gegner mit einem Matt schachmatt.He checkmated his opponent with a mate.
  2. Das Matt war unvermeidlich nach dem letzten Zug.The checkmate was inevitable after the last move.
  3. Nach einem langen Spiel kam das Matt überraschend.After a long game, the checkmate came surprisingly.
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