weiß
Translation
white
Examples
Der Schnee ist weiß.
The snow is white.
Sie trägt ein weißes Kleid.
She is wearing a white dress.
Ich hätte gerne einen Weißwein.
I would like a white wine.
Grammar Patterns
predicative to be white The snow is white.
attributive a white ... a white shirt
Similar Words
Antonyms: schwarz (black)
Etymology
From a common Germanic root, cognate with the English word 'white'.
Memory Tips
Connect it directly to the English 'white'. The 'ß' (Eszett) character is pronounced like a sharp 's'.