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olivfarben

olive-coloured

adjective o-LEEF-far-ben Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Also means

muted yellow-green-brown like an olive

Usage Note

olivfarben (also olivfarbig or olivgrünlich) describes the muted, yellowish-green-brown of ripe olives. Used in military, fashion, and colour descriptions: olivfarbene Jacke — an olive jacket. Related to olivgrün but slightly more general.

Examples

"Die olivfarbene Feldjacke war ein Klassiker unter den Outdoorbegeisterten."

Natural Translation

The olive-coloured field jacket was a classic among outdoor enthusiasts.

Literal Translation

The olive-coloured field-jacket was a classic among the outdoor-enthusiasts.

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