schokoladenbraun

chocolate brown

adjective sho-ko-LAH-den-brown Rare

Usage Note

Schokoladenbraun is a rich, deep brown the colour of dark chocolate. It is common in descriptions of hair, leather, and upholstery: schokoladenbraune Augen (chocolate-brown eyes).

Examples

"Das Pferd hatte ein schokoladenbraunes, glänzendes Fell."

Natural Translation

The horse had a chocolate-brown, gleaming coat.

Literal Translation

The horse had a chocolate-brown, gleaming coat.

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