scharlachen

to turn scarlet, to blush deeply

English translations

  1. 01

    to blush

  2. 02

    to flush

Word details

German meaning
Eine leuchtend rote Farbe, die an den Farbton von Scharlach erinnert.
English meaning
Scarlet
Synonym
rot färben
German example
Ihr Kleid war in einem scharlachen Farbton gehalten.
English example
Her dress was in a scarlet hue.

Example sentences with “scharlachen”

  1. Sie scharlachte vor Verlegenheit. (She turned scarlet with embarrassment.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this a common verb?

It is quite literary and rare, usually replaced by 'rot werden'.