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grau

grey

Meaning of grau

gray color

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German[ɡʁaʊ̯]
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.

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What's the difference between grau / silbergrau

🇩🇪German
grau

Grayish; not pure gray, but a color with a slight gray tint.

A1Often

Die Wand hat einen gräulichen Ton.

Стена имеет сероватый оттенок.

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🇩🇪German
silbergrau

Silver gray; a light gray with a shiny or cool metallic tone.

A1Often

Ihre Haare wurden silbergrau.

Её волосы стали серебристо-серыми.

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How to pronounce grau and what this word means

grau translation: grey. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce grau

[ɡʁaʊ̯]

grau translation

grey

grau transcription

[ɡʁaʊ̯]

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grau meaning: what does it mean?

graue Farbe; ein neutraler mittlerer Farbton zwischen dunkel und hell

grau pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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 (gray) 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?

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