Hasel
In German, the word for hazel is Hasel.
Meaning: colour (adj)
Which one should you use?
To describe the color more specifically as a noun, one might use grün-braun. To refer specifically to the tree or shrub, the term Haselstrauch is used.
Related words
Did you know?
- In German folklore, the Hasel was traditionally considered a magical tree and was often used in divination rituals to predict the future.
- Historically, the material from the Hasel plant was a prized resource for craftsmen making walking sticks because of its natural flexibility.
- The word Hasel has an incredibly stable phonetic structure, remaining almost identical from the Old High German period through to modern German.
Examples in context
- Das ist ein Haselnußbaum.This is a hazel tree.This sentence identifies a Hasel tree.Tatoeba #13359753 by Waldelfe, translation #12094700 by CK
- Er hat haselnussbraune Augen.He has hazel eyes.This sentence describes eyes that are the color of a hazelnut, using a form of Hasel.Tatoeba #8932453 by wolfgangth, translation #8480956 by CH
- Ihre Augenfarbe ist haselnussbraun.Her eye color is hazel.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are looking at a photo of a friend.
- JulianWelche Farbe haben ihre Augen?What color are her eyes?
- HannahIch glaube, sie sind Hasel.I think they are hazel.
- JulianStimmt, das sieht sehr schön aus.True, that looks very beautiful.
- HannahJa, diese Farbe ist toll.Yes, that color is great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hasel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
