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How do you say "blue" in German?
blau
In German, "blue" is blau.
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Pronunciation
Say 'BLAU' (rhyme with 'cow'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Blau is an adjective. Comparative: blauer, superlative: am blauste(n).
Example sentence
Der Himmel ist blau.
The sky is blue.
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How to remember blau
Blau sounds close to 'blue'. The sky is blau.
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Questions about blau
How do you say "blue" in German?
In German, "blue" is blau. It is a noun.
How is blau written in German?
blau is written using the standard German script.
How is blau used in a sentence?
Use blau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Himmel ist blau. (The sky is blue.).
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