Die Farben (Colors)
Master core colors in German including pronunciation guides, examples, dialogues, and exercises.
Colors are vital for describing the world around us. In this lesson, we will cover the primary and secondary colors in German, their pronunciation, and how they function in basic sentences.
1. Core Colors (Grundfarben)
Here is a list of the primary and secondary colors in German:
| German Color | Pronunciation | Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| rot | [roht] | Die Rose ist rot. | Red (The rose is red.) |
| blau | [blow] | Der Himmel ist blau. | Blue (The sky is blue.) |
| grün | [gryn] | Das Gras ist grün. | Green (The grass is green.) |
| gelb | [gelp] | Die Sonne ist gelb. | Yellow (The sun is yellow.) |
| schwarz | [shvarts] | Die Kohle ist schwarz. | Black (The coal is black.) |
| weiß | [vyce] | Der Schnee ist weiß. | White (The snow is white.) |
| grau | [grow] | Die Wolke ist grau. | Grey (The cloud is grey.) |
| braun | [brown] | Die Erde ist braun. | Brown (The earth is brown.) |
| orange | [oh-rahn-zheh] | Die Orange ist orange. | Orange (The orange is orange.) |
| rosa | [roh-zah] | Die Blume ist rosa. | Pink (The flower is pink.) |
- In German, when colors are used directly after a verb (like "ist"), they do not change endings. However, if they come before a noun, their endings will change based on the gender and case of the noun. We will learn more about this in grammar lessons!
2. Asking about Colors (Nach Farben fragen)
To ask about the color of something, use the following phrases:
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Listen to spoken situational patterns inside native everyday social scripts.
Welche Farbe ist das?
Hallo Emma! Schau mal, mein neues Auto.
Hello Emma! Look, my new car.
Oh, das ist schön! Welche Farbe ist das? Ist es blau?
Oh, that is nice! What color is that? Is it blue?
Nein, es ist nicht blau. Es ist rot.
No, it is not blue. It is red.
Sehr schick! Rot ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.
Very chic! Red is my favorite color.
Und dein Fahrrad? Ist es grün?
And your bicycle? Is it green?
Nein, mein Fahrrad ist gelb und schwarz.
No, my bicycle is yellow and black.