schwarze Farbe
The English phrase "black colour" is schwarze Farbe in German.
The phrase refers to the darkest possible color, often associated with coal or the night. While schwarze Farbe describes the color itself, it is common to use the adjective schwarz to describe objects directly, such as in the phrase ein schwarzer Wagen (a black car). For a specific shade of dark grey, you can use anthrazit (anthracite).
How does it change in a sentence?
schwarze Farbe is the singular form of the phrase. The plural form is schwarze Farben, and the genitive case is schwarzer Farbe.
What mistakes should you avoid?
If you simply want to describe an object, such as a black car, do not use the full phrase schwarze Farbe. Instead, use the adjective schwarz (e.g., ein schwarzer Wagen).
When do people say it?
In colloquial German, the phrase sich schwarz ärgern is used to describe being extremely annoyed or angry.
Did you know?
- The German phrase Schwarzfahren describes the act of riding public transport without a ticket, literally meaning to 'drive black'.
- In German political contexts, the term Schwarz is often used to refer to the Christian Democratic Union, the party traditionally associated with the color black.
- If a German describes a project as Schwarzbau, they are referring to an illegal building constructed without a permit.
Examples in context
- Die schwarze Farbe ist elegantThe black color is elegant
- Ich habe neue schwarze Schuhe gekauftI bought new black shoes
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are choosing a new sofa for their living room.
- JulianWelche Farbe soll das Sofa haben?What colour should the sofa be?
- JuliaIch finde, eine schwarze Farbe wäre modern.I think a black colour would be modern.
- JulianIst das nicht zu dunkel für das Zimmer?Isn't that too dark for the room?
- JuliaNein, die schwarze Farbe sieht sehr elegant aus.No, the black colour looks very elegant.
