white in German
white in German is weiß, weiss, Weiß — white means reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
white in German
weiß
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
weiss
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
weiß
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
weiss
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
Weiß
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
Weiss
The color of snow or milk; the color of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
Weiße
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
Weißer
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
weiß
A person of European descent with light-colored skin.
Weißling
Any butterfly of the subfamily Pierinae in the family Pieridae.
Schnee
Lederhaut
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
Schnee
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
Sklera
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
weiße Augenhaut
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.
What does "white" mean?
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adj Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
"She painted the fence white to match the house."
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adj Pale, as from shock, fear, or illness.
"He went white when he heard the news."
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noun A member of a light-skinned population, especially one of European descent.
"The census asks people to identify as white, Black, Asian, or another category."
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verb To make something white; to whiten or bleach.
"The walls had been whited over with fresh paint."
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white in a sentence
- She painted the fence white to match the house.
- Clouds drifted across a pale white sky.
- He went white when he heard the news.
- Her face turned white at the sight of blood.
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What is "white" in German?
"white" in German is weiß, weiss, Weiß. white means: Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
How do you use "white" in a sentence?
Example: "She painted the fence white to match the house." In German, "white" is weiß, weiss, Weiß.
Are there other ways to say "white" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "white": weiß, weiss, Weiß, Weiss, Weiße, Weißer.
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