Colors in German are essential vocabulary and typically used as adjectives that follow the noun they describe. Colors agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they describe: for example, der Apfel ist rot (red apple), die Rose ist rot (red rose), das Buch ist rot (red book). Try practicing these by describing objects around you!
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Table of Contents
- Basic Colors
Basic colors in German with English translations and example sentences.
- Shades, Hues
German shades and hues vocabulary, including lighter and darker forms of colors for accurate descriptions.
- Describing Color
German words and phrases for describing colors, including how to talk about shades, combinations, and using colors in sentences.
- Color Expressions
Color expressions in German, including common phrases and idioms that use colors to convey meaning.
- Color in Clothing
Color in clothing vocabulary in German, including common colors and example phrases to describe clothing items by color.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
