The English word for “paint” is simply paint.
Pronunciation: /peɪnt/ (rhymes with “aint”)
Part of speech: It can be used as both a noun and a verb.
Examples as a Noun
- I bought some red
paintfor the wall. - This
paintdries quickly.
Examples as a Verb
- She likes to
paintlandscapes. - We will
paintthe room blue tomorrow.
Common Phrases
Paint a picture– to describe something vividlyFresh paint– newly applied paintPaint the town red– to go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly