In German
rosa
Meaning: pink
Example sentences
DieRoseistrosa.
The rose is pink.
SieträgteinrosaKleid.
She is wearing a pink dress.
DasZimmeristineinemhellenRosagestrichen.
The room is painted a light pink.
Grammar note
“Rosa” is the usual German word for pink. Used before a noun it is often left unchanged: “ein rosa Kleid”. “Pink” is also used, especially in fashion.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “rosa” with “rot”. “Rosa” is a light pink; “rot” is red.
Quick check
Which of these means “pink”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is “pink” used in German?
Yes, mostly for fashion and design, but “rosa” is the everyday word.
How do I say “light pink” in German?
“Hellrosa”. In everyday speech, “rosa” alone is enough.