English–German

“white” in German

German

Alsoweiß

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯sə/

Example

Das Weiße wirkt ruhig.

The white looks calming.

Illustration for Weiße (white)

How to say “white” in German

“White” in German is Weiße.

White viewed as something perceptible in its own right, from overall whiteness to a concentrated expanse of white objects.

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

Example sentences with Weiße

Sie bemerkte sofort das Weiße am Hemd.

She immediately noticed the white part on the shirt.

Tips for using Weiße

  • Das Weiße can refer to a white thing or collection in context, whereas das Weiß more specifically names the color or substance white.

Other German words for “white”

Ich habe ein weißes T-Shirt.

I have a white T-shirt.

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