das Mahagoni
Translation
mahogany
Examples
Der Tisch ist aus Mahagoni.
The table is made of mahogany.
Die Farbe des Holzes ist ein tiefes Mahagoni.
The colour of the wood is a deep mahogany.
Grammar Patterns
((as a material)) as a material Furniture made of mahogany is expensive.
((as a colour)) as a colour She dyed her hair a warm mahogany.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Edelholz (precious wood); Antonyms: Nadelholz (softwood)
Etymology
Borrowed from English 'mahogany', which itself likely comes from a Taino language of the Caribbean.
Memory Tips
Picture a magnificent grand piano or antique furniture made of shiny, reddish-brown mahogany.