kupferfarben

copper-coloured

adjective KUP-fer-far-ben Rare

Usage Note

Kupferfarben describes the warm reddish-orange of polished copper. Used in jewellery, hair colour, and metallic design descriptions. Similar to bronzefarben but with a more reddish, brighter hue.

Examples

"Das Dach des alten Rathauses war kupferfarben und schimmerte in der Sonne."

Natural Translation

The roof of the old town hall was copper-coloured and shimmered in the sun.

Literal Translation

The roof of the old town-hall was copper-coloured and shimmered in the sun.

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