In German
braun
Meaning: brown
Example sentences
DieSchokoladeistbraun.
The chocolate is brown.
IchhabebrauneAugen.
I have brown eyes.
DerHundhateinbraunesFell.
The dog has brown fur.
Grammar note
After “ist” it stays “braun”. Before a noun it takes an ending, as with “rot”: “braune Augen” (brown eyes, plural).
Common mistake
Don't write “brow” or “brawn”. The word is “braun”, with the “au” sound.
Quick check
Which of these means “brown”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “braun” the same for dark and light brown?
Use “hellbraun” for light brown and “dunkelbraun” for dark brown.
How do I say “brown eyes” in German?
“Braune Augen”. The ending -e matches the plural noun “Augen”.