German word

blond

Pronunciation

IPA/blɔnt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveblond

Example

Er ist blonder als sein Bruder.

He is blonder than his brother.

Illustration for blond (blond)

More examples

Sie ist von Natur aus blond.

She is naturally blond.

Core concept

A person's hair shines in a light yellow-gold shade, between pale yellow and light brown.

Common phrases

  • von Natur aus blond

    naturally blond

  • blond gefärbt

    dyed blond

Similar words

hellblond: A very light golden hair color that readily catches the sunlight.
dunkelblond: A somewhat darker golden hair color with reddish or yellow undertones.

Definition in German

blond bezeichnet helles, meist gelbliches Haar.

Word origin

German blond was borrowed from French blond or blonde for a light golden hair color.

Usage tips

  • As a predicative adjective, blond is uninflected, while attributive forms take endings, as in blondes Haar.

Opposites

  • brünettbrunetteadjective

Related words

  • blondiertblondenedadjective
  • Blondierungbleachingnoun

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