die Blaue
Translation
the blue one (feminine)
Examples
Welche Tasse nimmst du? Ich nehme die blaue.
Which cup are you taking? I'm taking the blue one.
Von den Blumen gefällt mir die blaue am besten.
Of the flowers, I like the blue one the best.
Grammar Patterns
the blue one (referring to a feminine noun) Which cup are you taking? I'm taking the blue one.
Similar Words
die Rote (the red one), die Grüne (the green one)
Etymology
Nominalisation of the adjective 'blau' (blue). The '-e' ending indicates the feminine singular nominative or accusative form.
Memory Tips
In German, adjectives can become nouns. 'Die Blaue' is used to mean 'the blue one' when referring to a specific feminine noun (e.g., die Tasse - the cup) that is clear from context.