ADJECTIVE
grün/ɡʁyːn/green; unripe; environmentally friendly
grün is a German adjective that means green, unripe, or environmentally friendly. It is pronounced /ɡʁyːn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grüner" and "grünsten".
Definitions
1.having the color of grass or leaves(color)
a.color resembling that of fresh grass
Die Blätter sind im Frühling ganz grün.—The leaves are completely green in spring.
2.not yet ripe (for fruits or vegetables)(not ripe)
a.unripe, not ready to eat
Die Banane ist noch grün und schmeckt sauer.—The banana is still green and tastes sour.
3.ecologically conscious; environmentally friendly(environment)
a.environmentally friendly
Viele Menschen wollen heute grün leben und Energie sparen.—Many people want to live green and save energy nowadays.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grün |
|---|---|
| Comparative | grüner |
| Superlative | grünsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grün" mean in English?
- "grün" means green, unripe, or environmentally friendly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "grün"?
- "grün" is pronounced /ɡʁyːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "grün"?
- The comparative of "grün" is "grüner" and the superlative is "grünsten".
- What part of speech is "grün"?
- "grün" is a adjective in German.
