carnation in German
carnation in German is Nelke, Gartennelke — carnation means a garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
carnation in German
Nelke
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
Gartennelke
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
Nelke
The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.
What does "carnation" mean?
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noun A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
"He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding."
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noun A pale pinkish colour, originally named after the flower's natural flesh-toned shade.
"The dress was carnation rather than true pink."
carnation in a sentence
- He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding.
- She grows carnations alongside roses in her garden.
- The dress was carnation rather than true pink.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "carnation" in German?
"carnation" in German is Nelke, Gartennelke. carnation means: A garden plant with fragrant, often frilly-edged flowers, popular as a cut flower.
How do you use "carnation" in a sentence?
Example: "He pinned a white carnation to his lapel for the wedding." In German, "carnation" is Nelke, Gartennelke.
Are there other ways to say "carnation" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "carnation": Nelke, Gartennelke.
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