adjectiveadverb

rot

red

Dies ist eine Farbe, die oft mit Liebe, Feuer oder Gefahr verbunden wird. Sie ist sehr auffällig und kräftig.

The German word "rot" is an adjective that means "red". It describes the color in much the same way as its English counterpart "red." Similar words in relation to colors in German include "scharlachrot" (scarlet red), "purpurrot" (crimson), and "rubinrot" (ruby red).

Differences:

  • Scharlachrot: Refers specifically to a bright, vivid red with an orangish tint.
  • Purpurrot: Is a deeper red, often with a hint of blue or purple, giving it a more intense appearance.
  • Rubinrot: Suggests a dark, rich red, akin to the color of a ruby.

Each of these terms provides a more specific shade or type of red compared to "rot", which is a broad term for the color red.

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Examples

Die Ampel ist rot.adjective

The traffic light is red.

Sein Auto ist rot.adjective

His car is red.

Der Apfel ist rot.adjective

The apple is red.

Ihr Kleid ist rot.adjective

Her dress is red.

Warum wird dein Gesicht plötzlich rot?adjective

Why is your face suddenly turning red?

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