das Lila
Translation
purple, lilac
Examples
Ich mag die Farbe Lila.
I like the colour purple.
Ihr Kleid hat ein tiefes Lila.
Her dress is a deep purple.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as a colour name Used as the name of a colour Purple is my favourite colour.
Similar Words
Violett, Purpur
Etymology
From French 'lilas' (lilac), named after the colour of the lilac flower.
Memory Tips
The word is similar in many languages (lilac, lilas). Think of the beautiful purple colour of lilac flowers.