Also means
deep, glowing red
Usage Note
kirschrot describes the deep, slightly dark red of ripe cherries — warmer and richer than scharlachrot. Used in descriptions of cars, textiles, and lipstick shades: kirschrote Lippen — cherry-red lips. A common colour compound in everyday German.
Examples
"Der alte Sportwagen war kirschrot lackiert und zog bei jeder Ausfahrt neugierige Blicke auf sich."
Natural Translation
The old sports car was painted cherry red and drew curious glances on every outing.
Literal Translation
The old sports-car was cherry-red painted and drew on every outing curious glances on itself.
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