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färben

colour

Meaning of färben

apply color

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German[ˈfɛʁbən]
color
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färben belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

färbencolor
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Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

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What's the difference between färben / bemalen / streichen

🇩🇪German
färben

Usually means to paint a surface with a brush or roller, especially walls, fences, or doors.

A1Very Often

Wir streichen die Wand heute weiß an.

Сегодня мы красим стену в белый цвет.

🇩🇪German

Usually means to paint something by hand, often with a creative or decorative feel.

A1Often

Die Kinder bemalen Steine mit Farben.

Дети раскрашивают камни красками.

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🇩🇪German
streichen

In the sense of painting, it is a very general word, especially for walls, ceilings, and other large surfaces.

A1Very Often

Wir streichen das Wohnzimmer neu.

Мы заново красим гостиную.

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How to pronounce färben and what this word means

färben translation: colour. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce färben

[ˈfɛʁbən]

färben translation

colour

färben transcription

[ˈfɛʁbən]

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färben meaning: what does it mean?

etwas mit einer Farbe versehen; eine Farbe auftragen

färben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

färben is pronounced as [ˈfɛʁbən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is färben part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, färben (color) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is färben part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, färben (color) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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