Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Western Frisian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for colors in Western Frisian. Colors are an essential part of daily life as they help us describe and understand the world around us. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and name different colors in Western Frisian.
Don't forget that to improve your Western Frisian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic Colors[edit | edit source]
Starting with the colors we usually see around us, here are some basic colors that we commonly use:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rûn | ruːn | Red |
| Giel | xil | Yellow |
| Skeal | skɪɛl | Gray |
| Swart | swɑrt | Black |
| Wyt | waɪt | White |
| Blau | blɑu | Blue |
| Grin | grin | Green |
| Read each ryk | rɛt ɛːs raik | Orange |
Shades of Colors[edit | edit source]
Colors have different shades and intensities. Let's look at some words that describe different shades of the colors we've already learned:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Djiprot rûn | ˈdʒɪprot ruːn | Dark red |
| Blondel giel | blɔndoɫ xil | Light yellow |
| Helder blau | ˈhɛldər blɑu | Bright blue |
| Skimerig grien | skimərij grin | Moss green |
| Ljocht skaal | ljɔxt skɪɛl | Light gray |
Mixed Colors[edit | edit source]
Some colors are created by mixing other colors, as seen below:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Brún | brỹn | Brown (red + yellow) |
| Purple | pʏrplə | Purple (red + blue) |
| Roze | roːzə | Pink (white + red) |
| Turkoois | tʏrkoːɪs | Turquoise (blue + green) |
| Silver | sɪlvɛr | Silver (gray + white) |
| Gold | ɡɔlt | Gold (yellow + brown) |
Color Idioms and Expressions[edit | edit source]
There are also many idioms and expressions that use colors in Western Frisian, just like in other languages. Here are some examples:
| Western Frisian | English | Literal Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Fet roan as in poppebern | To be extremely angry | To be red as a chili pepper |
| Gieljen yn 'e beurs | To have a lot of money | To be yellow in the wallet |
| Groen is it libben | To be energetic or healthy | Green is life |
| In read izeren kweade | Someone with a bad temper | A red iron evil |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's an example dialogue between two people discussing colors:
- Person 1: Wat is dyn favorite kleur? (What is your favorite color?)
- Person 2: Myn favorite kleur is blau. (My favorite color is blue.)
- Person 1: Dat is leuk! (That's nice!) Ik hâld mear fan grien, want it makket myn eachen bliid. (I prefer green because it makes my eyes happy.)
- Person 2: Ja, dat kin ik ûnderskriuwe. In moaie griene wan is prachtich! (Yes, I can agree with that. A beautiful green wall is gorgeous!)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned the vocabulary for colors in Western Frisian, as well as some idioms and expressions that use colors. If you want to practice and improve your Western Frisian vocabulary further, check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to also visit the Polyglot Club website for more language learning resources. 😎
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Sources[edit | edit source]
This lesson was created using the following sources:
- 101languages.net - Transparent Language - Western Frisian on Polyglot Club - Wikipedia
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