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 green(color)
a.of the color between blue and yellow
Die Blätter sind im Frühling grün.—The leaves are green in spring.
2.not yet ripe; unripe(food/fruit)
a.used to describe fruit or vegetables that are not fully mature
Die Banane ist noch grün und schmeckt nicht süß.—The banana is still green and doesn't taste sweet.
3.environmentally friendly or ecologically conscious(environment)
a.concerned with protecting the environment
Viele Menschen bevorzugen grüne Energiequellen.—Many people prefer green energy sources.
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.
