ADJECTIVE

grau/ɡʁaʊ̯/gray; grey; dull

grau is a German adjective that means gray, grey, or dull. It is pronounced /ɡʁaʊ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grauer" and "grausten".

Definitions

1.of a neutral color between black and white(color)

a.having the color gray

Der Himmel ist heute grau.The sky is gray today.

2.looking dull, colorless, or gloomy(appearance/atmosphere)

a.describing something without colors, appearing unexciting or gloomy

Das Leben in der Stadt war oft grau und eintönig.Life in the city was often gray and monotonous.

Adjective Forms

Positivegrau
Comparativegrauer
Superlativegrausten

Frequently asked questions

What does "grau" mean in English?
"grau" means gray, grey, or dull. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "grau"?
"grau" is pronounced /ɡʁaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "grau"?
The comparative of "grau" is "grauer" and the superlative is "grausten".
What part of speech is "grau"?
"grau" is a adjective in German.

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