English–German

“dye” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛɐ̯bən/

Example

Ich färbe die Wolle rot.

I dye the wool red.

Illustration for färben (dye)

How to say “dye” in German

“Dye” in German is färben.

A material absorbs or takes on a different color, like wool changing from its natural shade to red.

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

Example sentences with färben

Zu Ostern färben wir die Eier bunt.

At Easter, we dye the eggs in bright colors.

Tips for using färben

  • For painting a wall or furniture, German usually uses streichen or anstreichen, while färben is typical for hair, textiles, and similar materials.

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