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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
noun
Farbton
noun
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
noun
(heraldry) Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
Hautfarbe
noun
(uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
Fahne
noun
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
Flagge
noun
(in the plural) A standard or banner.
färben
verb
(transitive) To give something color.
ausmalen
verb
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
erröten
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
rot werden
verb
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.

What does "color" mean?

  1. noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
    "She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color."
  2. noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
    "The organization campaigns for equal treatment regardless of color."
  3. noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
    "The commentator added color to the broadcast with stories about each player."
  4. verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.
    "The kids colored the pictures in their activity books."

color in a sentence

  • She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color.
  • The artist mixed several colors to get the exact shade of sunset orange.
  • The organization campaigns for equal treatment regardless of color.
  • The commentator added color to the broadcast with stories about each player.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "She painted the fence a bright shade of blue, her favorite color." 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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