English–German

“olive” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈliːf/

Example

Ich habe ein olives Hemd.

I have an olive shirt.

Illustration for oliv (olive)

How to say “olive” in German

“Olive” in German is oliv.

A canvas bag colored like the muted green of an olive rather than a bright leaf.

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

Example sentences with oliv

Er hat eine olivfarbene Jacke gekauft.

He bought an olive-colored jacket.

Tips for using oliv

  • After sein, oliv is normally uninflected, as in Das Hemd ist oliv, while attributive use requires an adjective ending.

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