das Orange
orange
The color between yellow and red, resembling the color of an orange.
EXAMPLE
Das Orange an der Wand wirkt warm und freundlich.
The orange on the wall creates a warm and friendly atmosphere.
das Orange
orange
das Orange, die Orange
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Orange, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Orange |
| genitive | des Orange |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Orange | die Orange die Oranges |
| accusative | das Orange | die Orange die Oranges |
| dative | dem Orange | den Orange den Oranges |
| genitive | des Orange | der Orange der Oranges |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Color name as a noun
When the color itself is meant, „Orange“ is used as a noun. It can, for example, serve as the subject and be used with verbs such as „wirken“ (to appear), „dominieren“ (to dominate), or „auffallen“ (to stand out).
EXAMPLE
Das Orange im Eingangsbereich fällt sofort auf.
The orange in the entrance area immediately stands out.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include „kräftiges Orange“ (bold orange), „leuchtendes Orange“ (bright orange), „warmes Orange“ (warm orange), and „dunkles Orange“ (dark orange). These descriptions show exactly how the shade appears.
EXAMPLE
Die Designerin wählte für das Logo ein leuchtendes Orange.
The designer chose a bright orange for the logo.
Giving a color with „in“
When specifying a color for clothing, design, or decoration, „Orange“ often follows „in“. The fixed expression is then „in Orange“ (in orange), without an article.
EXAMPLE
Für die Party waren die Tische in Orange dekoriert.
The tables were decorated in orange for the party.
In real life
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