amber

• Beschreibt eine Farbe zwischen Gelb und Orange, ähnlich fossilem Baumharz; wird auch für Warnsignale oder gelbes Ampellicht verwendet.

Describes a color between yellow and orange, like the fossilized tree resin; also used to describe traffic lights or caution.

1. Deep yellow colorA2formal

   A rich, warm yellow color, often with a slight orange or brownish tint.

   Bernsteinfarbe

   • The traffic light turned amber, signaling caution.
   • She wore a beautiful amber dress to the party.
   • The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and gold.

   Synonymebutterscotchcaramelgoldgoldenhoneyochresaffrontawnytopaz

2. Fossil resinB1formal

   A hard, translucent, yellowish-brown fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry and ornaments.

   Bernstein

   • The necklace was made of polished amber beads.
   • Scientists discovered a prehistoric insect trapped in amber.
   • Amber is often used in decorative items and jewelry.

3. B1formal

   A medium to dark brownish-yellow color, resembling the fossil resin.

   Bernstein

   • The cat had beautiful amber eyes.
   • The walls were painted a warm amber hue.
   • The amber leaves of autumn covered the ground.

   Synonymegoldenhoneyochretawny

• Substantiv, das eine tief gelbe oder braungelbe Farbe sowie ein hartes, halbtransparentes fossiles Harz bezeichnet, das oft in Schmuckstücken verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a deep yellow or brownish-yellow color, as well as a hard, translucent fossilized resin often used in jewelry.

1. Fossilized tree resinB1formal

   A hard, translucent, yellowish-brown fossilized resin from ancient trees, often used in jewelry and ornaments.

   Versteinertes Baumharz

   • The necklace was made of polished amber.
   • Insects are sometimes preserved in amber for millions of years.
   • She collects pieces of amber from the Baltic region.

   Synonymeelectrum

2. Yellowish-brown colorA2formal

   A warm, deep yellow to brownish-yellow color, similar to the resin.

   Bernsteinfarbe

   • The traffic light turned amber, so he slowed down.
   • Her eyes were a striking shade of amber.
   • The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and gold.

   Synonymegoldhoneyochretopazyellow-brown