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dunkelbraun
dark brown
Describes a color that is a deep, dark brown.
example
Der alte Schreibtisch aus Eichenholz ist dunkelbraun.
The old oak desk is dark brown.
dunkelbraun
dark brown
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Word composition
The adjective 'dunkelbraun' (dark brown) is composed of the words 'dunkel' (dark) and 'braun' (brown). This pattern is very common with colors to describe shades, for example also in 'hellgrün' (light green) or 'tiefrot' (deep red).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat dunkelbraune Augen und lange Haare.
She has dark brown eyes and long hair.
Use in a sentence
Like other adjectives, 'dunkelbraun' (dark brown) can stand directly before a noun or be used with verbs like 'sein' (to be). If it stands before a noun, it must be declined.
EXAMPLE
Der Hund hat ein dunkelbraunes Fell.
The dog has dark brown fur.
Typical collocations
'Dunkelbraun' (dark brown) is often used to describe hair, eyes, wood, furniture, or leather.
EXAMPLE
Die dunkelbraunen Lederschuhe passen gut zum Anzug.
The dark brown leather shoes go well with the suit.
Compare with
dunkelbraun vs braun
brown
'braun' and 'dunkelbraun' both describe a brown color. 'braun' is the general term and only says that something has this color. 'dunkelbraun' is more specific and means a deep, dark brown. You can confuse the words because dark brown is naturally also brown. If the exact brightness is not important, 'braun' is enough. If you want to describe the color more precisely, for example with hair, furniture, or clothing, 'dunkelbraun' is more appropriate.
dunkelbraun
Für das Vorstellungsgespräch trägt sie eine dunkelbraune Jacke.
She wears a dark brown jacket for the job interview.
braun
Im Flur steht ein brauner Schrank aus Holz.
There is a brown wooden cabinet in the hallway.
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