bleigrau

lead grey

adjective BLY-grau Rare

Usage Note

Bleigrau describes the heavy, dull grey of lead metal; used for overcast skies (bleigrauer Himmel), sea conditions, and industrial aesthetics. It conveys weight and oppressiveness, frequently in literary weather descriptions.

Examples

"Über dem Meer zog ein bleigrauer Himmel auf."

Natural Translation

A lead-grey sky was closing in over the sea.

Literal Translation

Over the sea drew a lead-grey sky on.

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