Grau Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Grau" is used as adjective with the meaning of "gray", "grey" or "dull".

Essential properties of "grau"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intermediate color between white and black"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Himmel ist heute grau.The sky is gray today.
  2. Ich habe einen grauen Pullover.I have a gray sweater.
  3. Die Katze hat ein graues Fell.The cat has gray fur.

2.) "Lacking interest, boring"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Leben ist ziemlich grau.His life is quite dull.
  2. Der Vortrag war sehr grau und uninteressant.The lecture was very dull and uninteresting.
  3. Das Wetter macht den Tag grau und trist.The weather makes the day dull and gloomy.

3.) "Uncertain or doubtful"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Absichten sind grau.His intentions are unclear.
  2. Die Zukunft ist noch grau und unklar.The future is still uncertain and unclear.
  3. In dieser Angelegenheit gibt es viele graue Bereiche.In this matter, there are many grey areas.

4.) "Related to old age"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mein Großvater ist schon grau.My grandfather is already grey-haired.
  2. Er hat graue Haare bekommen.He has gotten grey hair.
  3. Sie ist eine graue Dame.She is an elderly lady.
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