ADJECTIVE

braun/bʁaʊ̯n/brown

braun is a German adjective that means brown. It is pronounced /bʁaʊ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "brauner" and "braunsten".

Definitions

1.having a color like that of chocolate, wood, or earth(color)

a.of a naturally brown color

Die Blätter werden im Herbst braun.The leaves turn brown in autumn.

b.having hair or eyes that are brown

Er hat braune Augen und dunkle Haare.He has brown eyes and dark hair.

Adjective Forms

Positivebraun
Comparativebrauner
Superlativebraunsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "braun" mean in English?
"braun" means brown. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "braun"?
"braun" is pronounced /bʁaʊ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "braun"?
The comparative of "braun" is "brauner" and the superlative is "braunsten".
What part of speech is "braun"?
"braun" is a adjective in German.

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