Colors in German
"Colors" is a German lesson for A1 level. Basic and complementary colors. Below are 13 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Colors"
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🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
rot Das Auto ist rot. | /ROHT/ | red The car is red. |
blau Der Himmel ist blau. | /BLAOW/ | blue The sky is blue. |
grün Das Gras ist grün. | /GRUEEN/ | green The tree is green. |
gelb Die Sonne ist gelb. | /GELP/ | yellow The sun is yellow. |
schwarz Die Katze ist schwarz. | /SHVARTS/ | black The cat is black. |
weiß Der Schnee ist weiß. | /VYSE/ | white Snow is white. |
orange Die Orange ist orange. | /oh-RAHN-zheh/ | orange The elephant is grey. |
lila Die Blume ist lila. | /LEE-lah/ | purple Coffee is brown. |
braun Der Hund ist braun. | /BROWN/ | brown The orange is orange. |
grau Der Elefant ist grau. | /GROW/ | gray She likes wearing pink. |
rosa Das T-Shirt ist rosa. | /ROH-zah/ | pink The flowers are purple. |
hell Hellblau ist meine Lieblingsfarbe. | /HELL/ | light Light blue is my favorite color. |
dunkel Dunkelgrün steht dir gut. | /DOON-kel/ | dark Dark green suits you well. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Colors" in German?
Key words for "Colors": rot, blau, grün. All 13 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 13 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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