adjective
weiß
white
Es ist eine helle Farbe, die entsteht, wenn alle Farben des Lichts zusammenkommen. Sie wirkt rein und klar und ist das Gegenteil von schwarz.
The German word "weiß" can be an adjective or a verb form.
- As an adjective, "weiß" means "white".
- As a verb form, it is the first or third person singular (ich/er/sie/es) of the verb "wissen", meaning "know" (e.g., "Ich weiß" = "I know").
Word components:
- weiß (adj.): root word meaning white
- weiß (verb form): from wissen ("to know")
Similar words:
- For "weiß" (white):
- hell (bright/light)
- blass (pale)
- For "weiß" (know):
- kennen (to be acquainted with)
- erfahren (to learn/experience)
Differences:
- "weiß" (white) denotes color, describing objects.
- "weiß" (know) relates to knowledge—mental awareness.
- "kennen" implies familiarity with people or places, while "wissen" (and its form "weiß") refers to factual knowledge.
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Examples
Der Schnee ist weiß.adjective
The snow is white.
Das Hemd ist weiß.adjective
The shirt is white.
Seine Zähne sind sehr weiß.adjective
His teeth are very white.
Die Wand ist weiß gestrichen.adjective
The wall is painted white.
Ich trage heute eine weiße Jacke.adjective
I am wearing a white jacket today.
Die weißen Blumen duften schön.adjective
The white flowers smell lovely.
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