Noun
das Grün
Pronunciation: [ɡryːn]
green (color)
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rank #1,077
plural Grüns
Meanings
Noun
- green (color)
- vert; green in heraldry
- leaves, a suit in German playing cards
Example sentence
Das Grün der Wände wirkt beruhigend.
The green of the walls has a calming effect.
Word forms
singular
das Grün
plural
die Grüns
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Grün
Accusativedas Grün
Dativedem Grün
Genitivedes Grüns
Plural
Nominativedie Grüns
Accusativedie Grüns
Dativeden Grüns
Genitiveder Grüns
Usage
- ein helles Grün — The colour used as a noun is capitalised.
- Grün / grün — The noun names the colour; the adjective describes something green.
Das helle Grün passt gut zu den weißen Möbeln.
The light green goes well with the white furniture.