Der Hund ist grau.
English: The dog is grey.
grau /ɡɾˈaʊ/ · adjective · CEFR A1. German translation of "grey".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Farben
- Source term
- grey
- Translation
- grau
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | grau |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- grau + noun / It is grau
- Examples
- Es ist grau.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Farben.
Example Sentences
Seine Haare sind jetzt grau.
English: His hair is grey now.
Sie trägt eine graue Jacke.
English: She wears a grey jacket.
Die Wolken sind heute grau.
English: The clouds are grey today.
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