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farbig
German → American English
American English
colored
mit Farbe versehen; nicht schwarz-weiß oder farblos
Das farbige Poster hängt an der Wand.Use farbig mainly for objects that have visible color or a colorful design. For people, prefer phrases like farbig illustriert or bunt rather than farbig alone in some contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
Was bedeutet „farbig“ auf Englisch?
„Farbig“ means „colored“ or „colorful“ in English, depending on the context.
Ist „farbig“ dasselbe wie „bunt“?
Not exactly. „Bunt“ usually means colorful or multicolored, while „farbig“ often means having color, not black-and-white or not colorless.
Wie verwendet man „farbig“ im Deutschen?
You can use it for images, prints, clothes, or objects that are not black-and-white, for example: „ein farbiges Bild“.