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Farbe
color
The German word for color is 'Farbe'. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe the appearance of something based on the light it reflects, transmits, or emits. For example, you could say 'Das Auto ist rot', which means 'The car is red'.
Example sentences using: Farbe
Welche Farbe hat dein Auto?
What color is your car?
This is a simple question format in German asking for the color of one's car.
Die Farbe des Himmels ist blau.
The color of the sky is blue.
This sentence is an example of how colors are used to describe things in German.
Ich liebe die Farbe deiner Augen.
I love the color of your eyes.
This sentence demonstrates how colors can be used in a complimentary or romantic context in German.