color in German
color in German is Farbe, Farbton, Tinktur — color means the visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
color in German
Farbe
Farbton
These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
Tinktur
(heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
Hautfarbe
(uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
Fahne
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
Flagge
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
färben
(transitive) To give something color.
ausmalen
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
erröten
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
rot werden
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
What does "color" mean?
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noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
"The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright."
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noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
"Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from."
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noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
"The travel writer's essay was full of color, from market smells to street musicians."
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verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.
"Would you like to color this dragon with the new felt pens?"
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color in a sentence
- The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright.
- She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color.
- Everyone deserves respect, whatever their color or where their family comes from.
- The school teaches pupils that a person's color should never decide how they are treated.
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What is "color" in German?
"color" in German is Farbe, Farbton, Tinktur. color means: The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
How do you use "color" in a sentence?
Example: "The walls were painted a warm yellow, a color that made the room feel bright." In German, "color" is Farbe, Farbton, Tinktur.
Are there other ways to say "color" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "color": Farbe, Farbton, Tinktur, Hautfarbe, Fahne, Flagge.
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