pink

• Farbe zwischen Rot und Weiß; wird auch verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das mit der Farbe Rosa in Verbindung steht.

A color between red and white; also used to describe something related to or associated with the color pink.

1. A1formal

   Of a pale red color, like that of a rose or a blush.

   Rosa

   • She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
   • The sky turned pink at sunset.
   • The baby's room was painted a soft pink.

   Synonymeblushpinkishroserose-coloredroseaterosy

2. Political leaningB2informal

   Relating to or supporting socialist or communist ideas, often used informally.

   Links

   • His political views are considered pink by some conservatives.
   • The party's pink policies were criticized by the opposition.
   • She has a pink perspective on economic reform.

   Synonymecommunistleft-wingleftistpinkoredsocialist

3. B2informalbritish

   In good health or condition, often used in the phrase 'in the pink'.

   In bester Verfassung

   • After a week of rest, she was feeling in the pink again.
   • The garden is in the pink after the rain.
   • He's in the pink of health despite his age.

   Synonymefithalehealthyrobustvigorouswell

   Antonymeailingillsickunhealthyunwell

• Substantiv, das die blassrote Farbe bezeichnet, die oft mit Blumen, Süße oder Weiblichkeit assoziiert wird.

A noun referring to a pale red color, often associated with flowers, sweetness, or femininity.

1. A1formal

   A pale red color, often associated with flowers, femininity, or sweetness.

   Rosa

   • She painted her room a soft shade of pink.
   • The sunset was a beautiful mix of pink and orange.
   • Pink is her favorite color.

2. B2formal

   A type of plant, especially a carnation or a garden pink, with fragrant flowers.

   Nelke

   • She planted pinks along the garden path.
   • The bouquet included several pink carnations.
   • Pinks are known for their spicy fragrance.

   Synonymecarnationdianthusgillyflower

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit der Schere im Zickzack zu schneiden, mit einem Lochmuster zu verzieren oder (im britischen Slang) mit einem Messer zu verletzen.

A verb meaning to cut with pinking shears, to decorate with a perforated pattern, or (in British slang) to stab or wound someone with a knife.

1. Cut with pinking shearsC1formal

   To cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears to prevent fraying.

   Zickzackförmig ausschneiden

   • She pinked the edges of the dress to stop them from unraveling.
   • The tailor pinked the seams before sewing them together.
   • You should pink the fabric before hemming it.

2. Decorate with perforationsC2formalbritish

   To perforate or decorate with a pattern of small holes.

   Mit Lochmuster verzieren

   • The craftsman pinked the leather with a special tool.
   • The design was pinked into the paper for a decorative effect.
   • He pinked the card to create a lace-like pattern.

   Synonymeperforatepierceprickpunchpunctureriddle