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

Positiveblau
Comparativeblauer
Superlativeblausten

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.

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