Mitternachtsblau
/ˈmɪtɐnaχtsˌblaʊ̯/neuter
The English phrase "midnight blue" is translated into German as Mitternachtsblau.
Mitternachtsblau is a neuter noun referring to the dark blue colour. You can further specify shades by using dunkles Mitternachtsblau for "dark midnight blue" or helles Mitternachtsblau for "light midnight blue".
Meaning: dark blue colour (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The related adjective form mitternachtsblau is typically written in lowercase when used to describe a noun. As an adjective, it takes endings based on the gender and case of the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɪtɐnaχtsˌblaʊ̯/
Did you know?
- While Mitternachtsblau describes a color, the word Blau also functions as an idiom meaning 'drunk' in the phrase blau sein.
- In German poetic-style descriptions, you might see the word 'Mitternachtsblau' used as a standalone noun to represent the concept of the deep night itself, not just a colour.
- The -s- in Mitternachtsblau is a 'Fugen-s', a linking element used in German compounds to glue two nouns together for easier pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Man nennt diese Farbe "Mitternachtsblau".This colour is known as "midnight blue".This sentence is useful for learning how to say that a colour is known as Mitternachtsblau.Tatoeba #830660 by Esperantostern, translation #9974476 by sundown
- Das Kleid ist in Mitternachtsblau.The dress is in midnight blue.
- Ich mag dieses Mitternachtsblau sehr.I like this midnight blue very much.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are looking at a new sofa in a furniture store.
- JuliaWie findest du das Mitternachtsblau?How do you like the midnight blue?
- MaximilianEs sieht sehr elegant aus.It looks very elegant.
- JuliaJa, es passt gut in unser Wohnzimmer.Yes, it fits well in our living room.
- MaximilianDann kaufen wir es.Then we'll buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “midnight blue” translations and entries Mitternachtsblau, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
