Färben - translation, pronunciation and examples
dye
apply color
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When to use färben
Stoff färben
Haare färben
Kleidung färben
Wolle färben
Baumwolle färben
färben usage examples
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Neutral: means to color or tint something; commonly used for adding color to fabric, paper, hair, or other materials.
Neutral: means to stain or color something; often used when something changes color accidentally or partially, or when a substance colors another surface.
More bookish and often used for drawings, pictures, or photos; means to color in or colorize.
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färben belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Neutral: means to color or tint something; commonly used for adding color to fabric, paper, hair, or other materials.
Wir haben die Stoffe vor dem Nähen blau eingefärbt.
Мы окрасили ткань в синий цвет перед шитьём.
Neutral: means to stain or color something; often used when something changes color accidentally or partially, or when a substance colors another surface.
Der rote Saft hat das Tischtuch angefärbt.
Красный сок окрасил скатерть.
More bookish and often used for drawings, pictures, or photos; means to color in or colorize.
Die Kinder kolorierten die Zeichnung mit bunten Stiften.
Дети раскрасили рисунок цветными карандашами.
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How to pronounce färben and what this word means
färben translation: dye. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce färben
[ˈfɛʁbən]
färben translation
dye
färben examples
Sie will ihr Kleid blau färben.
färben transcription
[ˈfɛʁbən]
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färben meaning: what does it mean?
mit Farbe oder Pigmenten versehen
färben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
färben is pronounced as [ˈfɛʁbən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
färben definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie will ihr Kleid blau färben. Translation: Она хочет покрасить своё платье в синий цвет.
Is färben part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, färben (dye) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is färben part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, färben (dye) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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