No. 5,787 in German
brown
"Brown" in German is "braun," meaning a color that is a mix of red, yellow, and black.
In a sentence
Der Hund hat ein braunes Fell.
The dog has brown fur.
Describes the color of the dog's fur, illustrating an adjective usage.
Ich möchte eine braune Tasche kaufen.
I want to buy a brown bag.
Indicates the desired color of the bag, showing a preference.
Der Himmel war gestern Abend braun gefärbt, wegen des Staubes in der Luft.
The sky was colored brown last evening because of the dust in the air.
Describes the appearance of the sky influenced by environmental factors.
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