English–German

“blue” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/blaʊ̯/

Example

Die blauen Schuhe passen gut.

The blue shoes fit well.

Illustration for blau (blue)

How to say “blue” in German

“Blue” in German is blau.

A clear blue shade like the sky or sea, also used colloquially for someone made unsteady by alcohol.

Full entry for blau: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with blau

Der blaue Himmel ist heute klar.

The blue sky is clear today.

Tips for using blau

  • In "Die blauen Schuhe," blau has the plural ending -en after the definite article, while the predicate form in "Die Schuhe sind blau" has no ending.

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