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pink
Having the color pink; a bright, vivid mixture of red and white.
example
Sie hat sich ein pinkes Kleid für die Party gekauft.
She bought herself a pink dress for the party.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Often without adjective ending
Like 'rosa' (pink) and 'lila' (purple), 'pink' is often not declined, especially in spoken language. Both forms, with and without an ending, are common.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt ein pinkes T-Shirt.
She is wearing a pink T-shirt.
Use as a noun
Like other color terms, 'pink' can also be used as a noun. It is then neuter and capitalized: 'das Pink' (the pink).
EXAMPLE
Dieses grelle Pink steht dir wirklich gut.
This bright pink really suits you.
Typical collocations
The color 'pink' is often associated with fashion, accessories, and eye-catching objects. Typical phrases are 'pinke Haare' (pink hair), 'ein pinkes Handy' (a pink phone), or 'ein pinker Lippenstift' (a pink lipstick).
EXAMPLE
Der Popstar ist für seine pinken Anzüge bekannt.
The pop star is known for his pink suits.
Compare with
pink vs rosa
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'rosa' and 'pink' both name colors between red and white. 'rosa' usually sounds softer and lighter. It fits well with pale or delicate shades, for example with flowers, clothing, or walls. 'pink' often means a stronger, brighter shade. The words are easy to confuse because many people use both for similar colors in everyday life. If the color is more delicate, 'rosa' sounds more natural. If it is strong and strikingly bright, 'pink' fits better.
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Marie trägt am Montag eine pinke Jacke.
Marie is wearing a bright pink jacket on Monday.
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Das Babyzimmer ist hellrosa gestrichen.
The baby's room is painted light pink.
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