veilchenfarbig

violet-colored; having the color of violets

English translations

  1. 01

    violet, purple

  2. 02

    violet

  3. 03

    purple

Word details

German meaning
Die Farbe eines Veilchens habend; violett.
English meaning
Violet
Synonym
violett, lila
German example
Der Himmel hatte einen wunderschönen veilchenfarbigen Schimmer.
English example
The sky had a beautiful violet shimmer.

Example sentences with “veilchenfarbig”

  1. Der Himmel hatte einen veilchenfarbigen Schimmer. (The sky had a violet-colored shimmer.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'veilchenfarben' and 'veilchenfarbig'?

There is no significant difference in meaning. Both are compound adjectives meaning 'violet-colored' and are used interchangeably in literary descriptions.