grün
Translation
green, ecological
Examples
Das Gras ist grün.
The grass is green.
Sie hat grüne Augen.
She has green eyes.
Wir kaufen grünen Strom.
We buy green electricity.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to paint (sth.) green We're painting the wall green.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) green We want to make the city green.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ökologisch; Antonyms: rot
Etymology
From Old High German 'gruoni', related to 'grow' and 'grass'.
Memory Tips
Identical to English 'green' in pronunciation and meaning.