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weinrot

wine red, burgundy

adjective VYNE-roht Rare
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Usage Note

Weinrot is a deep, dark red with a slightly purple cast, the colour of red wine. Common in fashion and interior design: weinrote Polster, ein weinroter Mantel. Equivalent to English 'burgundy' or 'claret'.

Examples

"Er trug einen weinroten Schal zu seinem grauen Wintermantel."

Natural Translation

He wore a wine-red scarf with his grey winter coat.

Literal Translation

He wore a wine-red scarf to his grey winter coat.

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