das Beige
beige
A light color that usually appears yellowish or brownish.
EXAMPLE
Das Beige der Wände wirkt warm und freundlich.
The beige of the walls creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
das Beige
beige
das Beige, die Beige
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Beige, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beige |
| genitive | des Beiges |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Beige | die Beige die Beiges |
| accusative | das Beige | die Beige die Beiges |
| dative | dem Beige | den Beige den Beiges |
| genitive | des Beiges | der Beige der Beiges |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beigen |
| genitive | der Beige |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Beige | die Beigen |
| accusative | die Beige | die Beigen |
| dative | der Beige | den Beigen |
| genitive | der Beige | der Beigen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Color term
As a nominalized color term, „das Beige“ (beige) is often used with a descriptive adjective. This allows you to name different shades more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Das warme Beige der Vorhänge passt gut zu den Holzmöbeln.
The warm beige of the curtains goes well with the wooden furniture.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include „helles Beige“ (light beige), „dunkles Beige“ (dark beige), „warmes Beige“ (warm beige), and „kühles Beige“ (cool beige). These combinations are especially used for clothing, furniture, and walls.
EXAMPLE
Das helle Beige des Teppichs lässt den Raum größer wirken.
The light beige of the carpet makes the room look larger.
Genitive construction
When you want to say more precisely where the color can be seen, „das Beige“ (beige) is often followed by a genitive phrase with „des“ or „der“.
EXAMPLE
Das Beige der Fassade ist nach vielen Jahren etwas blasser geworden.
The beige of the building's facade has become somewhat paler over the years.
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