Also means
cool, blue-tinged grey like slate stone
Usage Note
schiefergrau describes the distinctive cool, slightly bluish grey of natural slate (Schiefer) — used in roofing, architecture, and interior design. Also used figuratively for a dull, overcast sky: ein schiefergrauer Himmel — a slate-grey sky.
Examples
"Das Dach des alten Hauses war mit schiefergrauen Ziegeln gedeckt, die es besonders robust wirken ließen."
Natural Translation
The roof of the old house was covered with slate-grey tiles that made it look especially sturdy.
Literal Translation
The roof of the old house was with slate-grey tiles covered, that it especially robust appearing let.
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