English–German

“brown” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/braʊ̯n/

Example

Ich habe eine braune Jacke.

I've got a brown jacket.

Illustration for braun (brown)

How to say “brown” in German

“Brown” in German is braun.

The muted brown of natural materials such as wood, earth, and coffee beans.

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

Example sentences with braun

Der braune Hund schläft im Garten.

The brown dog sleeps in the garden.

Tips for using braun

  • The adjective is normally lowercase, as in eine braune Jacke, while the color noun das Braun is capitalized.

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