English–German

“gray” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁaʊ̯/

Example

Er trägt ein graues Hemd.

He is wearing a gray shirt.

Illustration for grau (gray)

How to say “gray” in German

“Gray” in German is grau.

A gray sky, garment, or surface with little contrast, extending naturally to a subdued or monotonous mood.

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

Example sentences with grau

Die Entscheidung liegt in einer grauen Zone.

The decision lies in a gray zone.

Tips for using grau

  • The expression grau in grau describes a uniformly drab or monotonous appearance rather than merely naming two gray objects.

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