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hellbraun
light brown
Describes the color of a pale, light shade of brown.
example
Er hat hellbraune Augen und dunkle Haare.
He has light brown eyes and dark hair.
hellbraun
light brown
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
'Hellbraun' is made up of the words 'hell' (light) and 'braun' (brown). This pattern is very common with colors in order to describe shades, e.g. dunkelgrün (dark green), hellblau (light blue), tiefrot (deep red).
EXAMPLE
Für das Wohnzimmer haben wir uns für ein hellbraunes Sofa entschieden.
For the living room, we chose a light brown sofa.
Grammatical usage
Like other adjectives, 'hellbraun' is declined when it stands before a noun. But if it stands after the noun as part of the predicate, it remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Er trägt einen hellbraunen Mantel.
He is wearing a light brown coat.
Typical collocations
'Hellbraun' is often used to describe the color of hair, eyes, wood, leather, or clothing.
EXAMPLE
Die neuen Stiefel sind aus hellbraunem Leder gefertigt.
The new boots are made of light brown leather.
Compare with
hellbraun vs braun
brown
'braun' and 'hellbraun' both belong to the same color range. 'braun' is general and can be light, medium, or dark. 'hellbraun' is more specific and describes a pale, not very dark brown. Learners may confuse the words because light brown is also a type of brown. If the exact color does not matter, you simply say 'braun'. If you mean a lighter shade, for example with hair, shoes, or a table, 'hellbraun' sounds more natural and more precise.
hellbraun
Am Morgen wählt der Mitarbeiter die hellbraune Tasche für den Termin.
In the morning, the employee chooses the light brown bag for the appointment.
braun
Der Hund hat ein braunes Fell und weiße Pfoten.
The dog has brown fur and white paws.
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