This is the 4928th most frequent Dutch word.
gray
The Dutch word for "gray" is "grijs," meaning a color that is between black and white.
Here, 'grijs' describes the color of the sky, being affected by the weather conditions, showcasing an adjectival use.
De lucht vandaag is grijs door de wolken.
The sky today is gray due to the clouds.
In this context, 'grijs' refers to the color of the hair due to aging, used as an attribute of 'haar'.
Mijn grootvader heeft grijs haar gekregen.
My grandfather has acquired gray hair.
In this case, 'grijze' modifies 'jas', indicating the coat's color, illustrating its usage in describing objects.