Translation of German word "Farbe" to English
dieFarbe
/faʁbə/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun meaning 'color / hue / paint / dye'.
How to use
The feminine noun Farbe ('color / dye / paint') declines regularly (plural Farben). The related verb is färben (to dye/color) or malen (to paint).
🇬🇧 English
color / paint / dye
Example
Die Farbe meines Autos ist rot.
The color of my car is red.
Ich liebe die Farbe des Meeres.
I love the color of the sea.
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Common phrases
- Lieblingsfarbe— favorite color (related compound)
- Farbe bekennen— to show one's colors / confess (idiom)
- helle Farbe— bright / light color
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What is the definition of the German word "die Farbe"?▼
The German word "die Farbe" is defined as: "Feminine noun meaning 'color / hue / paint / dye'."
What does the German word "die Farbe" mean?▼
The German word "die Farbe" means "color / paint / dye" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Farbe meines Autos ist rot." (which translates as "The color of my car is red.").
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