ADJECTIVE

braun/bʁaʊ̯n/brown

braun is a German adjective that means brown. It is pronounced /bʁaʊ̯n/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "brauner" and "braunsten".

Definitions

1.having the color brown(color)

a.referring to the color of objects, substances, or animals

Sie hat braune Augen und braunes Haar.—She has brown eyes and brown hair.

b.describing food after cooking or roasting

Die Brötchen sind außen schön braun.—The bread rolls are nicely brown on the outside.

Adjective Forms

Positivebraun
Comparativebrauner
Superlativebraunsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "braun" mean in English?
"braun" means brown. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "braun"?
"braun" is pronounced /bʁaʊ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "braun"?
The comparative of "braun" is "brauner" and the superlative is "braunsten".
What part of speech is "braun"?
"braun" is a adjective in German.

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