ADJECTIVE

schwarzweiß/ˌʃvaʁt͡sˈvaɪ̯s/black and white; monochrome

schwarzweiß is a German adjective that means black and white or monochrome. It is pronounced /ˌʃvaʁt͡sˈvaɪ̯s/.

Definitions

1.only black and white; without color(color/photography)

a.describes pictures, films, or objects with only black, white, and shades of gray

Die alten Fotos sind alle schwarzweiß.The old photos are all black and white.

b.used to describe things viewed without nuance (figurative)

Man sollte die Welt nicht nur schwarzweiß sehen.One shouldn’t see the world just in black and white.

Frequently asked questions

What does "schwarzweiß" mean in English?
"schwarzweiß" means black and white or monochrome. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "schwarzweiß"?
"schwarzweiß" is pronounced /ˌʃvaʁt͡sˈvaɪ̯s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "schwarzweiß"?
"schwarzweiß" is a adjective in German.

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