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How do you say "brown" in German?
braun
In German, "brown" is braun.
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Pronunciation
Say 'BRAUN' (rhyme with 'cow'). One syllable.
Grammar notes
Braun is an adjective. Comparative: brauner, superlative: am braunesten.
Example sentence
Das Holz ist braun.
The wood is brown.
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How to remember braun
Braun sounds like 'brown'. Brown earth is braun.
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Questions about braun
How do you say "brown" in German?
In German, "brown" is braun. It is a noun.
How is braun written in German?
braun is written using the standard German script.
How is braun used in a sentence?
Use braun as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Holz ist braun. (The wood is brown.).
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