Cool MateMeaning of Scald
To burn the skin with hot liquid or steam.
In simple words: to burn someone with hot liquid
Scald in a sentence
- Be careful not to scald yourself when pouring the hot water.
- The chef warned not to scald the milk while heating.
- She scalded her hand with boiling pasta water.
- The steam from the kettle can scald you if you're too close.
- He suffered a scald from the hot soup splashing on him.
How to use Scald
Use 'scald' primarily in cooking or safety contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing burns. It can imply severity.
Grammar pattern
scald + object
Memory hint
Think of 'scald' like 'cold', but in this case, it's hot!
Related words
Collocations with Scald
- scalded skin
- scalding water
- scalding temperature
Synonyms for Scald
- burn
- blister
- singe
Common mistakes with Scald
- Confusing 'scald' with 'burn'. 'Scald' is specifically for liquids.
- Using 'scald' intransitively (without an object). It needs an object.
- Forgetting to mention the cause after using 'scald'.
Scald appears in
Scald in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حرق
حرق شخص بسائل ساخن
- Bengaliবাংলা
পুড়ে যাওয়া
গরম তরল দিয়ে কাউকে পুড়িয়ে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Verbrühen
jemanden mit heißer Flüssigkeit verbrennen
- SpanishEspañol
Escaldar
quemar a alguien con líquido caliente
- Persianفارسی
سوزاندن با مایع داغ
کسی را با مایع داغ بسوزانید
- FrenchFrançais
Brûler
se brûler avec un liquide chaud
- Hindiहिन्दी
जलना
किसी को गर्म तरल से जलाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scottare
bruciare qualcuno con un liquido caldo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Queimar
queimar alguém com líquido quente
- RussianРусский
Ошпарить
обжечь кого-то горячей жидкостью
- Urduاردو
جلنا، داغ سے جلانا
کسی کو گرم مائع سے جلانا۔
- Chinese中文
烫伤
用热液体烧伤某人
More words like Scald
- Burn
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Scald
What does Scald mean?
to burn someone with hot liquid
What is the definition of Scald?
To burn the skin with hot liquid or steam.
How do you use Scald in a sentence?
Be careful not to scald yourself when pouring the hot water.
Can you give another example of Scald?
The chef warned not to scald the milk while heating.
What are synonyms for Scald?
Common alternatives include burn, blister, singe.
What is the opposite of Scald?
Opposite meanings include cool, soothe.
What words go with Scald?
It commonly pairs with scalded skin, scalding water, scalding temperature.
What are common mistakes when using Scald?
Confusing 'scald' with 'burn'. 'Scald' is specifically for liquids. Using 'scald' intransitively (without an object). It needs an object. Forgetting to mention the cause after using 'scald'.
How do you pronounce Scald?
US: //skɔld//, UK: //skɔːld//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Scald?
Use 'scald' primarily in cooking or safety contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing burns. It can imply severity.
What CEFR level is Scald?
"Scald" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.