Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

grün

Translation (Übersetzung) green
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɡʁyːn/
A1
Adjectives
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 basic vocabulary adjectives nature environment colors
Grün is a basic color adjective in German. It is one of the first colors learned by language students. The word is also used in many idioms and expressions related to nature, inexperience, and environmentalism. In German culture, green is associated with hope, nature, and the environmental movement (Die Grünen political party).

grün - German Adjectives - grün Meaning - grün Translation - grün Adjectives Examples

grün is a German Adjectives

Learn grün meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. grün is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

grün Examples (Beispiele) in English

grün examples with English translations. See how to use grün in sentences. grün example sentences in English below.

Das Gras ist grün.
The grass is green.
Describing color
Sie trägt ein grünes Kleid.
She is wearing a green dress.
Adjective before noun with indefinite article
Die grüne Ampel bedeutet, dass du gehen kannst.
The green traffic light means you can go.
Practical usage
Er ist in grünen Technologien investiert.
He is invested in green technologies.
Environmental context
Nach dem Regen wird alles wieder grün.
After the rain, everything turns green again.
Nature description

grün Word Family - grün Related Words - grün Family Members

grün Word Family (Wortfamilie)

grün word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn grün family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore grün related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Substantiv)
das Grün
Meaning: the green (color/vegetation)
Example: Das Grün der Bäume im Frühling ist wunderschön.
Noun
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
ergrünen
Meaning: to turn green
Tense: Präsens
Example: Im Frühling ergrünen die Wiesen.
Verb
Compound Adjective (Zusammengesetztes Adjektiv)
dunkelgrün
Meaning: dark green
Example: Sie hat dunkelgrüne Vorhänge.
Adjective

grün Usage - grün Collocations - grün Idioms - grün Synonyms - grün Antonyms

grün Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use grün in context. Discover grün collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master grün usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

grün Collocations (Kollokationen)

grün collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn grün word combinations and how to use grün with other words naturally.

grünes Licht
green light
High frequency
grüner Tee
green tea
High frequency
grüne Wiese
green meadow
Medium frequency
grünes Gemüse
green vegetables
Medium frequency
grüne Energie
green energy
Medium frequency
grüne Augen
green eyes
Medium frequency
grüne Farbe
green color
Low frequency
grüner Daumen
green thumb
Medium frequency

grün Idioms (Redewendungen)

grün idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing grün with meanings and explanations. Master grün expressions used in everyday German.

Grün vor Neid sein
To be green with envy
To be extremely jealous
Noch grün hinter den Ohren sein
To be still green behind the ears
To be inexperienced or naive
Auf keinen grünen Zweig kommen
To not get on a green branch
To not make progress or succeed
Grünes Licht geben
To give green light
To give permission or approval
Ins Grüne fahren
To drive into the green
To go on a trip to the countryside

grün Synonyms (Synonyme)

grün synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for grün and expand your German vocabulary. Learn grün similar words and their usage.

grünlich
Meaning: greenish
High similarity
grasgrün
Meaning: grass green
Medium similarity
smaragdgrün
Meaning: emerald green
Medium similarity
türkis
Meaning: turquoise
Low similarity

grün Antonyms (Antonyme)

grün antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to grün. Discover grün opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

rot
Meaning: red
trocken
Meaning: dry
erfahren
Meaning: experienced

grün Semantically Related Words - grün Contextually Related Words - grün Thematically Related Words

grün Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

grün semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to grün. Explore grün related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn grün contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Farbe Natur Umwelt Pflanze Frühling Gras Blatt Wald Ökologie frisch

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