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Tonfarbe
German → American English
American English
clay color
Farbe, die an Ton oder Lehm erinnert; eine erdige braune oder beige Farbnuance.
Die neuen Fliesen haben eine warme Tonfarbe.Tonfarbe is used for the color of clay or clay-like surfaces; in everyday German, people often simply say braun, beige, or erdig instead, depending on the shade.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tonfarbe mean in English?
Tonfarbe means clay color or clay-colored in English.
Is Tonfarbe a common German word?
It is understandable, but in everyday German people often use more specific color words like braun, beige, or erdig.
How do you use Tonfarbe in a sentence?
For example: Die Vase hat eine schöne Tonfarbe. — The vase has a nice clay color.