herbstfarben

autumn-colored

Word details

German meaning
Die Farben, die im Herbst in der Natur auftreten, insbesondere die Farben der Blätter, wie Rot, Gelb und Orange.
English meaning
The colors that occur in nature during autumn, especially the colors of leaves, such as red, yellow, and orange.
Synonym
bunt, farbenprächtig
German example
Die Bäume zeigten ihre schönsten Herbstfarben.
English example
The trees displayed their most beautiful autumn colors.

Example sentences with “herbstfarben”

  1. Die herbstfarbenen Blätter leuchten im Licht. (The autumn-colored leaves glow in the light.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'herbstfarben' a standard adjective?

It is a compound adjective frequently used in poetry and descriptive writing.