die Brünette
brunette
A woman or girl with brown, usually dark brown, hair.
EXAMPLE
Die Brünette neben dem Fenster ist meine Schwester.
The brunette next to the window is my sister.
die Brünette
brunette
die Brünette, die Brünetten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Brünette, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Brünetten |
| genitive | der Brünetten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Brünette | die Brünetten |
| accusative | die Brünette | die Brünetten |
| dative | der Brünetten | den Brünetten |
| genitive | der Brünetten | der Brünetten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Brünette' (brunette) belongs to the same word family as 'brünett' (brown-haired) and is used to refer to a person. This is why it often appears in sentences alongside a more detailed description of the person.
EXAMPLE
Eine Brünette mit einer schwarzen Jacke wartet vor dem Gebäude.
A brunette wearing a black jacket is waiting outside the building.
Describing people
'Die Brünette' (the brunette) is often used to identify a woman in a particular situation. It is frequently followed by details about her location, clothing, or other distinguishing features.
EXAMPLE
Die Brünette an der Kasse hilft gerade einem Kunden.
The brunette at the checkout is helping a customer right now.
Typical collocations
Common phrases include 'eine Brünette mit langen Haaren' (a brunette with long hair), 'die Brünette am Fenster' (the brunette by the window), and 'eine hübsche Brünette' (a pretty brunette). The word is particularly common in descriptions of people.
EXAMPLE
Im Film spielt eine junge Brünette die Hauptrolle.
A young brunette plays the lead role in the film.
In real life
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