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hellblau
German → American English
American English
light blue
von hellerer blauer Farbe; light blue in color
Sie trägt ein hellblaues Kleid.Use hellblau for a clearly light shade of blue; for clothing, colors, and design it is common and natural. In German, color adjectives are usually not capitalized unless they are nouns.
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Frequently asked questions
What does hellblau mean in English?
hellblau means "light blue" in English.
Is hellblau the same as blau?
Not exactly. blau means "blue" in general, while hellblau means a lighter shade of blue.
How do you use hellblau in a sentence?
You can use it as an adjective, for example: "ein hellblaues Hemd" = "a light blue shirt."