fade

insipid, dull, bland

English translations

  1. 01

    fade

  2. 02

    vanish

  3. 03

    disappear

  4. 04

    pale

Word details

German meaning
Bedeutet, dass etwas an Farbe, Geschmack oder Interesse verliert.
English meaning
Faded
Synonym
geschmacklos, blass
German example
Die Farben des Bildes sind mit der Zeit fade geworden.
English example
The colors of the picture have faded over time.
Comparative
faderSuperlative: am fadesten

Example sentences with “fade”

  1. Sein Auftritt wirkte etwas fade. (His performance seemed a bit dull.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'fade' related to the English word 'fade'?

No, they are false friends. The German 'fade' means bland or dull, whereas the English 'fade' refers to losing color or brightness.