bernsteinfarben

amber-coloured

adjective BERN-shtyne-far-ben Rare

Usage Note

Bernsteinfarben describes the warm, golden-orange of Baltic amber. Used in jewellery, eye colour descriptions, and light descriptions — bernsteinfarbene Augen (amber eyes) is a literary phrase. More evocative than goldgelb (golden yellow).

Examples

"Das bernsteinfarbene Licht der Tischlampe schuf eine gemütliche Stimmung."

Natural Translation

The amber-coloured light of the table lamp created a cosy atmosphere.

Literal Translation

The amber-coloured light of the table-lamp created a cosy mood.

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