German - English (British) translations for "blau"
"blau" German translation
Translation
blue
Definition
Blau is a German adjective that translates to blue in English. It refers to the color that is often associated with the sky and water.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: blue (color)
Der Himmel ist blau.
The sky is blue.
Meaning: drunk
Er war gestern Abend blau.
He was drunk last night.
Meaning: naive
Sie ist noch blau hinter den Ohren.
She is still naive.
Meaning: sad
Er sieht heute blau aus.
He looks sad today.
Meaning: empty
Die Straßen sind blau.
The streets are empty.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Auto ist blau.
The car is blue.
A1: Meine Lieblingsfarbe ist blau.
My favorite color is blue.
A2: Der Himmel ist blau.
The sky is blue.
B1: Ich habe ein blaues T-Shirt gekauft.
I bought a blue t-shirt.
B1: Die blauen Augen des Mädchens waren faszinierend.
The girl's blue eyes were fascinating.
B2: Er hat seine Wohnung in einem blauen Farbton gestrichen.
He painted his apartment in a shade of blue.
C1: Die Politiker diskutierten ausführlich über die blauen Briefe der Opposition.
The politicians extensively discussed the opposition's blue letters.
C1: Der Künstler malte das Meer in verschiedenen Blautönen.
The artist painted the sea in different shades of blue.
C2: Die Polizei untersucht den mysteriösen Tod des Mannes mit den blauen Flecken am Körper.
The police are investigating the mysterious death of the man with blue bruises on his body.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In German, blau is one of the most commonly used adjectives to describe the color blue. It can be used to describe anything from the deep blue sea to the bright blue sky. The word itself has a calming effect on people and is often associated with feelings of peace and tranquility.
Blau is also used in many idiomatic expressions in German. For example, 'blau machen' means to skip work or school, while 'eine blaue Stunde haben' means to feel sad or melancholic. These expressions are important for anyone learning German to understand, as they can add depth and nuance to conversations.
It's worth noting that blau can have slightly different connotations depending on the context. For example, in some cultures, blue may be associated with sadness or depression. In others, it may be seen as a symbol of loyalty or trustworthiness. As with any language, it's important to consider cultural context when using words like blau.