NOUN

dasBlau/blaʊ̯/blue (color); blue (as in 'the blue', noun); blueness

Blau is a German noun that means blue (color), blue (as in 'the blue', noun), or blueness. It is pronounced /blaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.the color blue(color)

a.a pure or typical blue; the quality of being blue

Der Himmel ist heute ein klares Blau.—The sky is a clear blue today.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Blau—
Genitivedes Blaus—
Dativedem Blau—
Accusativedas Blau—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Blau" mean in English?
"Blau" means blue (color), blue (as in 'the blue', noun), or blueness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Blau"?
"Blau" is pronounced /blaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Blau" der, die, or das?
"Blau" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Blau"?
"Blau" is a noun in German.

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