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brownish
Describing a color that is not purely brown but has a clear brown component or a brownish tint.
Das Wasser im Bach war nach dem starken Regen bräunlich gefärbt.
After the heavy rain, the water in the stream was colored brownish.
The ending '-lich' is attached to the adjective 'braun' (brown) and weakens its meaning. It means 'a little brown' or 'with a hint of brown'. In the process, the vowel 'a' becomes 'ä' (umlaut).
Das alte Foto hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer.
The old photo had a brownish sheen.
With colors, the ending '-lich' often expresses an indefinite, mixed, or not intense color. So 'bräunlich' (brownish) is not a clear, rich brown, but only a tendency toward that color.
Nach dem Waschen hatte das weiße T-Shirt eine bräunliche Verfärbung.
After washing, the white T-shirt had a brownish discoloration.
'Bräunlich' (brownish) often describes liquids, paper, fabrics, or discolorations. Typical nouns are 'Flüssigkeit' (liquid), 'Färbung' (coloration), 'Ton' (tone), or 'Schimmer' (sheen).
Aus dem Wasserhahn kam nur eine bräunliche Flüssigkeit.
Only a brownish liquid came out of the tap.
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„Braun“ refers to the color itself. „Bräunlich“, by contrast, means that something is not pure brown but merely has a noticeable brown component. „Braun“ is suitable for a clear brown, while „bräunlich“ is used for a mere tint.
Der zweite Stoff ist grau mit einer bräunlichen Tönung.
The second fabric is gray with a brownish tint.
Der erste Stoff ist gleichmäßig braun.
The first fabric is evenly brown.
