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TAN
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TAN
hellbraun; gebräunt, besonders durch Sonne oder Gerben
Nach dem Urlaub hatte er eine schöne TAN-Farbe auf der Haut.Use "tan" mainly for skin color after sun exposure or for the action of tanning leather; in everyday speech, Germans more often say "gebräunt" for a suntan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "tan" mean in German?
"Tan" means a light brown, tanned color, or the result of tanning, especially after sun exposure or in leather processing.
Is "tan" a verb or a noun in German?
In German, "tan" is usually used as an adjective or noun-like color term, not as a common everyday verb.
How do you say "tan skin" in German?
You can say "gebräunte Haut" or "braune Haut" depending on the context.
What is the German word for "to tan"?
For sunlight tanning, Germans usually say "sich bräunen"; for leather, "gerben".