white

• Bezeichnet die Farbe von Schnee, Milch oder Papier; wird auch verwendet, um etwas Blasses oder Helles zu beschreiben.

Describing the color of snow, milk, or paper; also used to describe something pale or light in color.

1. A1formal

   Having the color of milk or snow, the lightest color in the spectrum.

   Weiß

   • She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
   • The walls of the room were painted white.
   • White clouds floated across the blue sky.

   Synonymealabasterchalkyivorymilkypearlsnow-whitesnowy

   Antonymeblack

2. Pale or lightA2formal

   Describing a person's skin color when it is very light, often due to illness or lack of sun.

   Blass

   • He turned white as a ghost when he heard the news.
   • Her face was white with fear.
   • After the long winter, everyone looked pale and white.

   Synonymeashenbloodlesschalkycolorlesspalepallidpastywan

   Antonymedarkflushedruddysallowswarthytanned

3. Morally pure or innocentB2formal

   Symbolizing goodness, purity, or innocence.

   Rein

   • The white dove is a symbol of peace.
   • She has a white soul, free from any malice.
   • In many cultures, white represents purity and virtue.

   Synonymechastecleanimmaculateinnocentpurerighteoussinlessspotlessunstainedvirtuous

   Antonymecorruptevilimpuresinfulvilewicked

• Substantiv, das die Farbe von reinem Schnee, Milch oder Sonnenlicht bezeichnet sowie eine Person oder Sache dieser Farbe.

A noun referring to the color of pure snow, milk, or sunlight, or a person or thing that is of this color.

1. A1formal

   The color of snow, milk, or fresh paper; the lightest color.

   Weiß

   • She painted the walls a bright white.
   • The bride wore a beautiful white dress.
   • White is often associated with purity and cleanliness.

   Synonymesnowwhiteness

2. White part of somethingA2formal

   The light-colored part of an object, such as the white of an egg or the white of the eye.

   Weißes Teil

   • Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
   • The whites of his eyes were bloodshot.
   • She carefully removed the white from the egg.

   Synonymealbumensclera

   Antonymeyolk

3. White wineB1informal

   A type of wine that is light in color, typically made from green or yellow grapes.

   Weißwein

   • I'll have a glass of white, please.
   • This white pairs well with fish.
   • She prefers white over red wine.

   Antonymered