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How do you say "purple" in German?
violett
In German, "purple" is violett.
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Pronunciation
Say 'vee-oh-LET' with stress on the last syllable. Three syllables.
Grammar notes
Violett is an adjective. Comparative: violetter, superlative: am violettesten.
Example sentence
Die Blume ist violett.
The flower is purple.
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How to remember violett
Violett sounds like 'violet' which is a purple color.
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Questions about violett
How do you say "purple" in German?
In German, "purple" is violett. It is a noun.
How is violett written in German?
violett is written using the standard German script.
How is violett used in a sentence?
Use violett as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Blume ist violett. (The flower is purple.).
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