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feuerrot

fire red

adjective FOY-er-roht Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Also means

fiery red

Usage Note

Feuerrot describes the vivid, intense red of flames. Used for hair colour, autumn leaves, sports cars, and flowers. More intense than a plain bright red and more popular in German than the phrase leuchtend rot; evokes energy and passion.

Examples

"Ihr feuerrotes Haar fiel sofort ins Auge."

Natural Translation

Her fire-red hair immediately caught the eye.

Literal Translation

Her fire-red hair fell immediately into the eye.

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