knallrot
bright red
Definition & meaning
The German word knallrot describes an intense, vibrant, or bright shade of red. It is often used to emphasize that something is strikingly red, such as a fire engine, a pair of lips, or a sunburned face. The term implies a high level of saturation and visibility.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective. In a sentence, it can be used predicatively (e.g., "Das Auto ist knallrot") or attributively (e.g., "ein knallrotes Auto"), in which case it follows standard German declension rules.
Word origin: The word is a compound consisting of two parts:
- Knall: Derived from the verb knallen (to bang, pop, or crack). In this context, it functions as an intensifier, similar to how "popping" or "striking" is used in English to describe something visually loud.
- rot: The German word for the color red.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Das Auto ist knallrot.adjective
The car is bright red.
Er trug heute ein knallrotes Hemd zur Arbeit.adjective
He wore a bright red shirt to work today.
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