German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Pink" in German: rosa
rosa
Pink in German is rosa. Say Das Kleid ist rosa or ein rosa Pulli. Rosa usually stays unchanged before nouns in everyday speech.
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How to pronounce rosa
Say it
ROH-zah
/ˈʁoːza/
ROH-zah. Soft s as z. Stress on Roh.
"Pink" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rosa | pink Main color word. | Main color word. |
| in Rosa | in pink Clothes / paint. | Clothes / paint. |
| hellrosa | light pink Shade. | Shade. |
| pink | hot pink (loanword) Fashion; brighter than rosa for some speakers. | Fashion; brighter than rosa for some speakers. |
How to use rosa in real life
- 1Shopping
Ich nehme die rosa Tasche, bitte.
I'll take the pink bag, please.
Rosa Tasche.
- 2Describing a bike
Dein Helm ist richtig rosa.
Your helmet is really pink.
Ist rosa.
- 3Kids' room
Die Wand soll hellrosa werden.
The wall should become light pink.
Hellrosa.
Mistakes English speakers make with rosa
Incorrect: ein roses Kleid (forced)
Correct: ein rosa Kleid
Rosa usually does not decline: ein rosa Kleid.
Incorrect: das Pink
Correct: rosa / in Rosa
Everyday color talk uses rosa.
Good to know
Rosa is the default soft pink. Some fashion talk uses pink for neon shades. Neither word needs endings the way blau or grün often do.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking party outfits
ChatPal
Trägst du Rosa oder Schwarz heute?
Are you wearing pink or black today?
You
Rosa. Mein Shirt ist hellrosa.
Pink. My shirt is light pink.
ChatPal
Passt. Meine Schuhe sind auch rosa.
Works. My shoes are pink too.
You
Perfekt — dann gehen wir komplett rosa.
Perfect — then we'll go fully pink.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pink" in German
How do you say pink?
Rosa.
Does rosa decline?
Usually not: ein rosa Kleid.
In pink?
In Rosa.
Pink vs rosa?
Rosa is standard; pink often means a brighter shade.
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