English–German

“silvery” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪlbɐn/

Example

Er kauft einen silbernen Ring.

He is buying a silvery ring.

Illustration for silbern (silvery)

How to say “silvery” in German

“Silvery” in German is silbern.

A cool metallic sheen like polished silver, whether it comes from the surface or from silver metal itself.

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

Example sentences with silbern

Sie feiern ihre silberne Hochzeit im kleinen Kreis.

They are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary with a small group.

Tips for using silbern

  • Silbern can describe appearance as well as material, so silberfarben is more explicit when only the color is meant.

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