4 Talking colours: what you like and what you like best
Many expressions used to describe colour are similar in English and German.
Key points _unit2.5.1 Vokabular
- die Farbe … colour
- rosa… pink
- gelb… yellow
- grün… green
- orange… orange
- schwarz… black
- rot… red
- grau… grey
- blau… blue
Box _unit2.5.1 Saying what you like
Mir gefällt… and ich mag... are two ways of saying I like…
Mir gefällt … am besten and Ich mag am liebsten... are two ways of saying I like best.
To say what your favourite is, you use the prefix Lieblings-
Meine Lieblingsfarbe ist grau.
Mein Lieblingsbier ist Bitburger.
Activity _unit2.5.1 Activity 6
Part 1
Listen to the store announcements in the audio clip, then select the correct colour and discount for each item of clothing using the drop-downs given.
Box _unit2.5.2
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Part 2
Write a few sentences about the colours you like, including your favourite colour. Try to make your language as varied as possible.
Discussion
Here is a sample answer:
Ich mag gern Lila. Blau und Grau mag ich auch gern, aber meine Lieblingsfarbe ist Rot.