Colors: German Words & Phrases
13 essential German words and expressions for "Colors". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "basic and complementary colors".
"Colors" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rot | /ROHT/ | red | Das Auto ist rot.The car is red. |
| blau | /BLAOW/ | blue | Der Himmel ist blau.The sky is blue. |
| grün | /GRUEEN/ | green | Das Gras ist grün.The tree is green. |
| gelb | /GELP/ | yellow | Die Sonne ist gelb.The sun is yellow. |
| schwarz | /SHVARTS/ | black | Die Katze ist schwarz.The cat is black. |
| weiß | /VYSE/ | white | Der Schnee ist weiß.Snow is white. |
| orange | /oh-RAHN-zheh/ | orange | Die Orange ist orange.The elephant is grey. |
| lila | /LEE-lah/ | purple | Die Blume ist lila.Coffee is brown. |
| braun | /BROWN/ | brown | Der Hund ist braun.The orange is orange. |
| grau | /GROW/ | gray | Der Elefant ist grau.She likes wearing pink. |
| rosa | /ROH-zah/ | pink | Das T-Shirt ist rosa.The flowers are purple. |
| hell | /HELL/ | light | Hellblau ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.Light blue is my favorite color. |
| dunkel | /DOON-kel/ | dark | Dunkelgrün steht dir gut.Dark green suits you well. |
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Which German words relate to "Colors"?
Most useful: rot, blau, grün and more — 13 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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