zinnfarbig

tin-colored; pewter-like

English translations

  1. 01

    tin-colored

  2. 02

    pewter-colored

Word details

German meaning
Die Farbe von Zinn habend, also ein helles, metallisches Grau.
English meaning
Tin-colored
Synonym
zinnfarben
German example
Der Himmel war zinnfarbig und verhiess nichts Gutes.
English example
The sky was tin-colored and did not bode well.

Example sentences with “zinnfarbig”

  1. Sie trug eine zinnfarbige Brosche. (She wore a tin-colored brooch.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'zinnfarben' and 'zinnfarbig'?

Both are synonyms meaning 'tin-colored'. 'Zinnfarben' is slightly more common in literary contexts, while 'zinnfarbig' is used interchangeably.