Braun
/braʊ̯n/
Braun is the name of a German brand of home audio and electrical products in German.
In this context, Braun refers to the specific German brand of consumer electronics and home appliances.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /braʊ̯n/.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the term braun is sometimes used as a political shorthand for 'Nazism' or 'fascism' due to the color of the Sturmabteilung uniforms.
- In German, the word braun is used in the phrase braune Ware to describe 'brown goods', which refers specifically to consumer electronics like radios and televisions.
- Unlike English where 'brown' is a primary color name, the German braun was historically often categorized as a dark shade of yellow.
Examples in context
- Kennen Sie zufällig einen Professor Braun?Do you happen to know any Professor Braun?This sentence is useful for seeing how the name Braun can be used as a proper noun for a person in a question.Tatoeba #371731 by xtofu80, translation #1416382 by Zifre
- Die Büromöbel sind in einem eleganten Dunkelbraun gestaltet.The office furniture is designed in an elegant dark brown.
- Das Gemälde hat eine bräunlich-goldene Tönung.The painting has a brownish-golden hue.
- Seine Haare sind braun und seine Augen sind blau.His hair is brown, and his eyes are blue.
- Ich habe einen neuen braunfarbenen Pullover gekauft.I bought a new brown-colored sweater.
- Die Kaffeemaschine von Braun ist sehr gut.The coffee machine from Braun is very good.
- Ich habe einen Rasierer von Braun gekauft.I bought a shaver from Braun.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are in a kitchen looking at a new appliance.
- LukasIst das eine neue Maschine von Braun?Is that a new machine from Braun?
- SarahJa, sie ist ein Geschenk für meine Mutter.Yes, it is a gift for my mother.
- LukasSie sieht sehr hochwertig aus.It looks very high quality.
- SarahDas dachte ich auch.I thought so too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Braun, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
