braun
Meaning and Usage
"Braun" translates to "brown" in English. It is used to describe the color brown or objects that are brown in color.
Linguistic Analysis
"Braun" is an adjective in German. It doesn't have any prefix or suffix and its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "brūn."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "braun" in German is similar to its English counterpart "brown" both in meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
In German culture, "braun" is commonly associated with natural elements such as the color of earth, wood, and certain animals, as well as with certain traditional food and beverages like bread, beer, and roasted meat.
Example Sentences
- Die Katze hat ein schönes, braunes Fell. (The cat has a beautiful brown fur.)
- In Deutschland trinken die Leute gerne dunkelbraunes Bier. (In Germany, people like to drink dark brown beer.)
Memory Tips
Associate "braun" with the color of a brown bear or with a brown piece of bread to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- Related words: die Farbe (the color), dunkelbraun (dark brown), hellbraun (light brown)
Gender and Plural
"Braun" is an undeclinable adjective and does not change for gender or plural.
Conjugation
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