Usage Note
Veilchen is neuter (das Veilchen). The small fragrant violet blooms in early spring in gardens and woodland edges; the idiom blau wie ein Veilchen describes a bruise, and still wie ein Veilchen describes a shy, unassuming person.
Examples
"Sie pflückte ein kleines Veilchen vom Wegrand."
Natural Translation
She picked a small violet from the edge of the path.
Literal Translation
She picked a small violet from the path-edge.
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