No. 14,180 in German
grau
Gray (a color).
In a sentence
Der Himmel ist heute grau.
The sky is gray today.
In this sentence, "grau" is used as an adjective to describe the color of the sky, indicating it is cloudy.
Sie trägt einen grauen Mantel.
She is wearing a gray coat.
Here, "grauen" is the inflected form of the adjective "grau," agreeing in case and gender with the noun "Mantel" (coat).
Nach dieser langen Reise fühlt sich alles etwas grau an.
After this long journey, everything feels a bit dreary.
"Grau" is employed metaphorically to describe a mood or atmosphere, suggesting dullness or monotony.
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