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violett
violet
Describes a color that lies between blue and purple. It is the color of violets.
example
Sie trug ein elegantes, violettes Kleid.
She wore an elegant violet dress.
violett
violet
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Meanings
Usage tips
Use as an adjective
Like other color adjectives, 'violett' (violet) can stand before a noun or alone with a verb like 'sein' (to be). When it stands before a noun, it must be declined.
EXAMPLE
Der Himmel färbte sich langsam violett.
The sky slowly turned violet.
Specifying a shade
To describe a shade of color more precisely without declining the adjective, you can use the preposition 'in'. This form is common in fashion or design language.
EXAMPLE
Sie sucht eine Bluse in Violett.
She is looking for a blouse in violet.
Typical collocations
As a color adjective, 'violett' (violet) often describes clothing, flowers, light, or the sky at sunset.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Wiese blühten unzählige violette Krokusse.
Countless violet crocuses were blooming in the meadow.
Compare with
violett vs lila
purple
'lila' and 'violett' refer to very similar colors between red and blue. In everyday language, people often use 'lila', especially for clothing, objects, or flowers. 'violett' sounds a little more precise or elevated and is also used when the shade leans more toward blue. The words are easy to confuse because many people do not strictly distinguish between the shades. Also important: 'lila' usually stays unchanged, for example 'ein lila Schal' (a purple scarf), while 'violett' can be declined normally, for example 'ein violetter Schal' (a violet scarf).
violett
Nach dem Regen sah der Himmel kurz violett aus.
After the rain, the sky looked violet for a short time.
lila
Lisa hat für die Feier ein lila Kleid gekauft.
Lisa bought a purple dress for the party.
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