gelblich

yellowish

Word details

German meaning
Eine Farbe, die eine leichte Tendenz zu Gelb aufweist.
English meaning
Yellowish
Synonym
ockerfarben
German example
Das Papier hat einen gelblichen Ton.
English example
The paper has a yellowish tone.
Comparative
gelblicherSuperlative: am gelblichsten

Example sentences with “gelblich”

  1. Die Wand hat einen gelblichen Schimmer. (The wall has a yellowish shimmer.)

Frequently asked questions

How does the suffix '-lich' change the meaning of a color?

The suffix '-lich' acts similarly to '-ish' in English. It indicates that the color is not pure or intense, but has a slight tendency toward that hue.