This is the 6038th most frequent German word.
colour
The German word for "colour" is "Farbe," and it means "the visual perception of different wavelengths of light."
In this sentence, 'Farbe' refers to the shade of colour being described.
Ich mag diese Farbe, sie ist sehr lebendig.
I like this colour, it is very vibrant.
Here, 'Farben' is used in the plural form to describe multiple shades or colours observed.
Die Farben des Regenbogens sind beeindruckend.
The colours of the rainbow are impressive.
The word 'Farben' illustrates the context of selecting specific colour pigments used for painting.