ADJECTIVE

grün/ɡʁyːn/green; unripe; environmentally friendly

grün is a German adjective that means green, unripe, or environmentally friendly. It is pronounced /ɡʁyːn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grüner" and "grünsten".

Definitions

1.having the color green(color)

a.of the color between blue and yellow

Die Blätter sind im Frühling grün.—The leaves are green in spring.

2.not yet ripe; unripe(food/fruit)

a.used to describe fruit or vegetables that are not fully mature

Die Banane ist noch grün und schmeckt nicht süß.—The banana is still green and doesn't taste sweet.

3.environmentally friendly or ecologically conscious(environment)

a.concerned with protecting the environment

Viele Menschen bevorzugen grüne Energiequellen.—Many people prefer green energy sources.

Adjective Forms

Positivegrün
Comparativegrüner
Superlativegrünsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "grün" mean in English?
"grün" means green, unripe, or environmentally friendly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "grün"?
"grün" is pronounced /ɡʁyːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "grün"?
The comparative of "grün" is "grüner" and the superlative is "grünsten".
What part of speech is "grün"?
"grün" is a adjective in German.

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