Edelweiß Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Edelweiß" is mainly used as noun meaning "edelweiss (plant)", "edelweiss (color)" or "pure white". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Edelweiß"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Edelweiß
  • Plural: die Edelweiß

Properties as Adjective

Irregular
  • Composition: compound adjective formed by edel, Weiß

Meanings of "Edelweiß" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "An alpine plant with white flowers, symbolizing purity and courage"

"Edelweiß", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Edelweiß wächst in den Alpen.The edelweiss grows in the Alps.
  2. Viele Wanderer suchen das Edelweiß als Souvenir.Many hikers look for edelweiss as a souvenir.
  3. Das Edelweiß ist eine geschützte Pflanze.The edelweiss is a protected plant.

2.) "A pure white color, resembling the edelweiss flower"

"Edelweiß", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wandfarbe ist edelweiß.The wall paint is edelweiss white.
  2. Ihr Kleid war edelweiß und elegant.Her dress was edelweiss white and elegant.
  3. Die Wolken am Himmel waren edelweiß.The clouds in the sky were edelweiss white.
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