How do you say colors in German?

The word for "color" in German is "die Farbe" and "colors" is "die Farben". Common German colors include rot (red), blau (blue), grün (green), gelb (yellow), schwarz (black), and weiß (white). On this page, you can learn the most common German color names and practice them with flashcards or games.

What are the most common German color names?

The most common colors in German are rot (red), blau (blue), grün (green), gelb (yellow), schwarz (black), weiß (white), grau (gray), and braun (brown). Learning German colors is one of the first steps for beginners building everyday vocabulary.

Are German colors nouns or adjectives?

German colors can be used as both adjectives (e.g., "ein rotes Auto" — a red car) and nouns (e.g., "das Rot" — the red). When used as nouns, colors in German are always neuter (das).

Is this page good for German beginners?

Yes. This page is designed for beginners and A1-A2 level learners who want to learn basic German color vocabulary in a simple and practical way.

What is the best way to learn colors in German?

A good way to learn German colors is to study the word list, review the meanings, and then use games or flashcards to help remember the vocabulary. Practicing with example sentences also helps you see how colors are used in everyday German.

German Colors: Learn Colors in German for Beginners

Learn German colors with this beginner-friendly vocabulary page. You’ll find common color names in German, simple examples, and an easy way to practice German color vocabulary as you learn. This page is designed for beginners and A1-A2 learners who want to build everyday German vocabulary. Use the word list and activity below to practice colors in German in a fun, interactive way.

15 nouns · 4 verbs

Nouns

das Rot

Plural:

English:

red

“Ich mag das Rot in deinem Shirt.”

I like the red color in your shirt.

das Blau

Plural:

English:

blue

“Das Blau ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

The blue is my favorite color.

das Grün

Plural:

English:

green

“Ich mag das Grün im Park.”

I like the green in the park.

das Gelb

Plural:

English:

yellow

“Das Gelb ist sehr hell.”

The yellow is very bright.

das Schwarz

Plural:

English:

black

“Das Schwarz ist heute sehr dunkel.”

The black color is very dark today.

das Weiß

Plural:

English:

white (color)

“Das Weiß der Wand ist sehr hell.”

The white of the wall is very bright.

das Grau

Plural:

English:

gray

“Das Grau ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Gray is my favorite color.

das Braun

Plural:

English:

brown

“Das Braun ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Brown is my favorite color.

das Orange

Plural:

English:

orange (color)

“Die Orange ist süß.”

The orange is sweet.

das Rosa

Plural:

English:

pink

“Das Rosa ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Pink is my favorite color.

das Lila

Plural:

English:

purple

“Das Lila ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Purple is my favorite color.

das Violett

Plural:

English:

violet (color)

“Das Violett ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Violet is my favorite color.

das Türkis

Plural:

English:

turquoise (color)

“Das Türkis ist meine Lieblingsfarbe.”

Turquoise is my favorite color.

das Gold

Plural:

English:

gold (color)

“Das Gold ist sehr schön.”

The gold is very beautiful.

das Silber

Plural:

English:

silver (color)

“Das Silber ist sehr hell.”

The silver is very bright.

Verbs

malen

to paint

ich:male

wir:malen

du:malst

ihr:malt

er/sie/es:malt

sie/Sie:malen

“Malt ihr heute zusammen?”

Are you painting together today?

färben

to dye, to color

ich:färbe

wir:färben

du:färbst

ihr:färbt

er/sie/es:färbt

sie/Sie:färben

“Ich färbe das Ei rot.”

I color the egg red.

leuchten

to glow, to shine

ich:leuchte

wir:leuchten

du:leuchtest

ihr:leuchtet

er/sie/es:leuchtet

sie/Sie:leuchten

“Die Lampe leuchtet hell.”

The lamp shines brightly.

aussehen

to look, to appear

ich:sehe aus

wir:sehen aus

du:siehst aus

ihr:seht aus

er/sie/es:sieht aus

sie/Sie:sehen aus

“Du siehst heute sehr müde aus.”

You look very tired today.

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Example Sentences

Der Himmel ist blau.

The sky is blue.

Die Rose ist rot.

The rose is red.

Er trägt ein gelbes T-Shirt.

He is wearing a yellow T-shirt.

Die Katze ist schwarz und weiß.

The cat is black and white.

Meine Lieblingsfarbe ist grün.

My favorite color is green.

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