färben
colour
Meaning of färben
etwas mit einer Farbe versehen; eine Farbe auftragen
to give something a particular colour
Pronunciation
färben with English translation
färben usage examples
Wir färben Ostereier.
We color Easter eggs.
Der Saft färbt das Wasser rot.
The juice colors the water red.
färben synonyms
What's the difference between färben, bemalen, and streichen
Usually means to paint something by hand, often with a creative or decorative feel.
In the sense of painting, it is a very general word, especially for walls, ceilings, and other large surfaces.
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What does färben mean?
to give something a particular colour
How do you pronounce färben?
färben is pronounced [ˈfɛʁbən].
How is färben used in a sentence?
We color Easter eggs. Translation: Wir färben Ostereier.
Is färben part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, färben (color) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is färben part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, färben (color) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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