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grau

серый

Meaning of grau

gray color

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A1Very Often

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DE[ɡʁaʊ̯]
RU[ˈsʲerɨj]
RUгрей
gray
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grau belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

grau
серый
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

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Related words worth learning together

gräulich
Сероватый, с легким оттенком серого; цвет не чисто серый, а немного смешанный или приглушенный.
aschgrau
Пепельно-серый, очень приглушённый серый цвет с оттенком пепла; часто звучит более образно и описательно.
silbergrau
Серебристо-серый, светлый серый с блеском или холодным металлическим оттенком.
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🇩🇪de

Сероватый, с легким оттенком серого; цвет не чисто серый, а немного смешанный или приглушенный.

A1Often

Die Wand hat einen gräulichen Ton.

🇩🇪de

Пепельно-серый, очень приглушённый серый цвет с оттенком пепла; часто звучит более образно и описательно.

A1Rarely

Sie trug ein aschgraues Kleid.

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🇩🇪de
silbergrau

Серебристо-серый, светлый серый с блеском или холодным металлическим оттенком.

A1Often

Ihre Haare wurden silbergrau.

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What does grau mean?

graue Farbe; ein neutraler mittlerer Farbton zwischen dunkel und hell

How do you pronounce grau?

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

Is grau part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

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

Is grau part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, grau (серый) 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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