Usage Note
Blassrosa is a compound colour adjective for a very light, desaturated pink. It is used in interior design, fashion and floral descriptions. Colour compound adjectives in German are typically written as one word.
Examples
"Die blassrosa Blüten der Kirschbäume bedeckten den Boden."
Natural Translation
The pale pink blossoms of the cherry trees covered the ground.
Literal Translation
The pale-pink blossoms of the cherry trees covered the ground.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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