Translation and Meaning

  • Word: Blau
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: blue
  • CEFR Level: A0
  • Part of speech: adjective
  • Topic: German Farben

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Listen to how "Blau" sounds in German.

Example Sentences

  • Der Himmel ist blau. English: The sky is blue.
  • Das blaue Hemd sieht schön aus und ich trage es heute. English: The blue shirt looks nice and I am wearing it today.

When and How to Use "Blau"

Use "Blau" when you want to talk about "blue" in German. It functions as "adjective". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Farben topic. Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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