ADJECTIVE
blau/blaʊ̯/blue; drunk (coll.)
blau is a German adjective that means blue or drunk (coll.). It is pronounced /blaʊ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "blauer" and "blausten".
Definitions
1.having the color blue(color)
a.blue in color
Sie trägt ein blaues Kleid.—She is wearing a blue dress.
2.drunk; intoxicated(colloquial, figurative)
a.drunk (colloquial)
Er war gestern Abend völlig blau.—He was completely drunk last night.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | blau |
|---|---|
| Comparative | blauer |
| Superlative | blausten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "blau" mean in English?
- "blau" means blue or drunk (coll.). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "blau"?
- "blau" is pronounced /blaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "blau"?
- The comparative of "blau" is "blauer" and the superlative is "blausten".
- What part of speech is "blau"?
- "blau" is a adjective in German.
