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