kalkweiß
chalk-white
English translations
- 01
chalk white
- 02
dead white
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Farbton, der dem Aussehen von Kalk ähnelt, also ein sehr helles, fast reines Weiß.
- English meaning
- Chalk white
- Synonym
- strahlend weiß
- German example
- Die Wände des Zimmers waren kalkweiß gestrichen.
- English example
- The walls of the room were painted chalk white.
Related words
- pechschwarz
Pitch black
Example sentences with “kalkweiß”
Sein Gesicht war kalkweiß. (His face was chalk-white.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it common?
Yes, it is a common way to describe a very pale, white color.