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silbergrau

silver-grey

adjective ZIL-ber-grow Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Also means

pale grey with a metallic sheen

Usage Note

silbergrau describes a light grey with a silvery, slightly metallic quality — often used for hair, fabric, and architectural finishes. More elegant-sounding than plain hellgrau: silbergraues Haar — silver-grey hair. A favourite in descriptions of ageing gracefully.

Examples

"Mit silbergrauem Haar und aufrechter Haltung wirkte sie elegant und zeitlos."

Natural Translation

With silver-grey hair and an upright posture she appeared elegant and timeless.

Literal Translation

With silver-grey hair and upright posture appeared she elegant and timeless.

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