das Violett
violet
A color between blue and red that can appear more bluish or reddish depending on the shade.
EXAMPLE
Das Violett der Abendwolken leuchtete besonders intensiv.
The violet of the evening clouds glowed particularly intensely.
das Violett
violet
das Violett
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Violett, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Violetts |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Violett | – |
| accusative | das Violett | – |
| dative | dem Violett | – |
| genitive | des Violetts | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized adjective
'Das Violett' (violet) developed as a color name from the adjective 'violett' (violet). As a noun, it refers to the color itself and is therefore capitalized.
EXAMPLE
Das Violett im neuen Logo wirkt sehr modern.
The violet in the new logo looks very modern.
Typical collocations
Color adjectives such as 'kräftig' (rich), 'leuchtend' (bright), 'dunkel' (dark), or 'zart' (delicate) are often used with 'Violett'. This lets you describe more precisely what the color looks like.
EXAMPLE
Für die Wand wählte sie ein zartes Violett.
She chose a delicate violet for the wall.
The preposition 'in'
When something is this color or designed in this color, the phrase 'in Violett' (in violet) is often used. This is especially common for clothing, rooms, designs, and depictions.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin trat in Violett auf.
The singer appeared in violet.
Die Einladung war vollständig in Violett gestaltet.
The invitation was designed entirely in violet.
In real life
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