farbig
colored · colorful
Etwas, das nicht nur schwarz, weiß oder grau ist, sondern verschiedene Töne oder Schattierungen hat.
The German word "farbig" is an adjective that means "colored" or "colorful". It is derived from the noun "die Farbe," which means "color". "Farbig" can describe anything that has color, as opposed to being black-and-white or monochromatic.
Similar words in German include:
- "bunt" (multicolored or colorful)
- "farbenfroh" (vividly colorful or bright)
- "färbig" (another term for colored, used regionally)
Differences:
- "farbig" generally means having one or more colors with a neutral context.
- "bunt" often implies multiple, various colors and can connote a cheerful or varied palette.
- "farbenfroh" implies vividness and brightness, often with a positive or lively connotation.
- "färbig" is a regional variation, primarily used in Austria and southern Germany, and may not be universally understood in all German-speaking areas.
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Examples
Farbige Illustrationen machen das Buch interessant.adjective
Colored illustrations make the book interesting.
Ihre Zeichnungen wirken lebhaft und farbig.adjective
Her drawings appear lively and colorful.
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