English–German

“turn green” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʁyːnən/

Example

Nach dem Regen grünt die Wiese wieder.

After the rain, the meadow turns green again.

Illustration for grünen (turn green)

How to say “turn green” in German

“Turn green” in German is grünen.

Bare branches and grass recover a living green that spreads across the landscape.

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

Example sentences with grünen

Im Park grünt es schon im Mai.

In May, the park is already turning green.

Tips for using grünen

  • Grünen is intransitive, whereas the related verb begrünen is transitive and means to cover or plant something with greenery.

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