Usage Note
Grünlich describes a colour that veers toward green without being pure green. Grünliches Wasser describes murky, algae-tinged water; grünliche Gesichtsfarbe can indicate nausea or illness.
Examples
"Das grünliche Licht des alten Monitors schadete den Augen."
Natural Translation
The greenish light of the old monitor damaged the eyes.
Literal Translation
The greenish light of the old monitor damaged the eyes.
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