In German
blau
Meaning: blue
Example sentences
DerHimmelistblau.
The sky is blue.
IchhabeeinblauesKleid.
I have a blue dress.
DasMeeristtiefblau.
The sea is deep blue.
Grammar note
After “ist” it stays “blau”. Before a noun: “blaue/blauen/blaues”. Dark and light: “dunkelblau”, “hellblau”.
Common mistake
Be careful: “blau sein” colloquially means to be drunk. For a simple colour, use “blau” only as a description.
Quick check
Which word means “blue”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do I say “light blue”?
“Hellblau”.
What is the German for “navy”?
“Marineblau” or simply “dunkelblau”.