NOUN
Farbe/ˈfaʁbə/color; paint; dye
Farbe is a German noun that means color, paint, or dye. It is pronounced /ˈfaʁbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Farben".
Definitions
1.visual impression produced by light of different wavelengths(general)
a.hue or color in the visible spectrum
Welche Farben siehst du im Regenbogen?—Which colors do you see in the rainbow?
2.substance used for coloring(material)
a.paint or pigment for art or surfaces
Ich brauche mehr Farbe für das Bild.—I need more paint for the picture.
b.dye for textiles, hair, etc.
Sie hat ihre Haare mit einer roten Farbe gefärbt.—She dyed her hair with a red dye.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Farbe | die Farben |
| Genitive | der Farbe | der Farben |
| Dative | der Farbe | den Farben |
| Accusative | die Farbe | die Farben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Farbe" mean in English?
- "Farbe" means color, paint, or dye. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Farbe"?
- "Farbe" is pronounced /ˈfaʁbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Farbe" der, die, or das?
- "Farbe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Farbe"?
- The plural of "Farbe" is "Farben".
- What part of speech is "Farbe"?
- "Farbe" is a noun in German.
