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bleich

pale, pallid

adjective BLAYKH Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

wan, washed-out

Usage Note

bleich describes a face drained of colour from shock, illness, or cold; also used of objects whose colour has faded to near-white. Stronger than blass.

Examples

"Sie war bleich wie ein Laken, als sie die Nachricht hörte."

Natural Translation

She was as pale as a sheet when she heard the news.

Literal Translation

She was pale like a sheet when she heard the news.

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