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graublau

grey-blue, greyish blue

adjective GRAW-blow Rare

Usage Note

Graublau is a muted, cool blue with a grey undertone. Common in descriptions of eyes, sea, and sky: graublauer Winterhimmel (grey-blue winter sky), graublaue Augen.

Examples

"Seine graublauen Augen wirkten im Dämmerlicht besonders eindringlich."

Natural Translation

His grey-blue eyes looked particularly intense in the twilight.

Literal Translation

His grey-blue eyes looked especially intense in the twilight.

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