grau
Translation
grey, gray, dreary, dull
Examples
Der Himmel ist heute grau.
The sky is grey today.
Er hat graue Haare.
He has grey hair.
Das ist nur graue Theorie.
That is just dull theory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is grey ((something)) is grey The sky is grey.
a grey ((noun)) a grey ((noun)) He is wearing a grey coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: colourless, dreary; Antonyms: colourful, brightly coloured
Etymology
From Old High German 'grāo', cognate with English 'grey'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'grey' day, which is often dull and dreary, connecting the colour to the mood.