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Elfenbein

ivory

German grammar
dasElfenbeinn

Meaning of Elfenbein

Deutsch

cremeweiße, leicht gelbliche Farbe

English

a creamy white colour with a slight yellow tint

ivory

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʔɛlfn̩ˌbaɪn]

Elfenbein with English translation

Elfenbein usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Wand ist in Elfenbein gestrichen.

The wall is painted ivory.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich mag Elfenbein als Farbe für Möbel.

I like ivory as a color for furniture.

Elfenbein synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Elfenbein, hellbeige, cremeweiß, gebrochenes Weiß, Off-White, and Naturweiß

H
🇩🇪German
hellbeige

light beige; a neutral light beige, usually a bit sandier or grayer than ivory

B2very often
C
🇩🇪German
cremeweiß

cream white; nearly white with a soft warm creamy tint

B2often
G
🇩🇪German
gebrochenes Weiß

broken white; not pure white, but slightly softened, often with a warm or grayish undertone

B2often
O
🇩🇪German
Off-White

off-white; a fashion term for a near-white shade between white and beige

B2very often
N
🇩🇪German
Naturweiß

natural white; a soft, non-bright white with a warm or slightly grayish cast

B2often

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What does Elfenbein mean?

a creamy white colour with a slight yellow tint

How do you pronounce Elfenbein?

Elfenbein is pronounced [ˈʔɛlfn̩ˌbaɪn].

How is Elfenbein used in a sentence?

The wall is painted ivory. Translation: Die Wand ist in Elfenbein gestrichen.

Is Elfenbein part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, Elfenbein (ivory) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Elfenbein part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Elfenbein (ivory) 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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