English–German

“color” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaʁbə/

Example

Welche Farben magst du?

Which colors do you like?

Illustration for Farbe (color)

How to say “color” in German

“Color” in German is Farbe.

A visible hue on an object and the paint or dye that gives the object that hue.

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

Example sentences with Farbe

Im Laden frage ich: Welche Farbe?

In the store, I ask: What color?

Tips for using Farbe

  • Farbe is feminine, with the plural Farben; the related adjective farbig means colored, while bunt usually suggests several vivid colors.

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