der Indigo
indigo
A deep, dark shade of blue that lies between blue and violet.
EXAMPLE
Der Himmel färbte sich bei Sonnenuntergang in ein wunderschönes Indigo.
At sunset, the sky turned a beautiful indigo.
der Indigo
indigo
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Meanings
der Indigo
indigo
A dye originally obtained from plants, used for dyeing textiles, especially jeans.
EXAMPLE
Früher wurde Indigo mühsam aus der Indigopflanze gewonnen, heute wird er meist synthetisch hergestellt.
In the past, indigo was painstakingly obtained from the indigo plant; today, it is mostly produced synthetically.
Usage tips
Derivation
The common adjective 'indigoblau' (indigo-blue) is derived from the noun 'der Indigo' (indigo) to describe the color more precisely.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug ein indigoblaues Seidenkleid.
She wore an indigo-blue silk dress.
Use as a color
When 'Indigo' (indigo) is used as a color term, it often appears with the preposition 'in' (in). For example, people speak of a 'Kleid in Indigo' (dress in indigo).
EXAMPLE
Die Wände sind in einem tiefen Indigo gestrichen.
The walls are painted in a deep indigo.
Context clue
The meaning 'Farbstoff' (dye) can be recognized from the context. When the topic is production, chemistry, or the process of dyeing, e.g. 'mit Indigo färben' (to dye with indigo), the substance is meant.
EXAMPLE
Jeans werden traditionell mit Indigo gefärbt.
Jeans are traditionally dyed with indigo.
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