English–German

“colored” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaʁbɪç/

Example

Ich habe ein farbiges Glas.

I have a colored glass.

Illustration for farbig (colored)

How to say “colored” in German

“Colored” in German is farbig.

An object visibly marked with one or more hues rather than left plain or uniformly monochrome.

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

Example sentences with farbig

Das Sofa hat farbige Akzente.

The sofa has colored accents.

Tips for using farbig

  • Farbig is a neutral term for something with color, while bunt more often suggests several vivid or varied colors.

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