Colors & Descriptions in Turkish
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
kırmızı
red
This rose is red.
mavi
blue
The sky is blue and beautiful.
yeşil
green
Trees have green leaves.
sarı
yellow
The sun gives off a yellow light.
siyah
black
I'm wearing a black caftan.
beyaz
white
Snow is white and cold.
gri
gray
The clouds look gray.
turuncu
orange
The orange is an orange fruit.
pembe
pink
The little girl loves the pink dress.
mor
purple / mauve
Violets are purple flowers.
kahverengi
brown
Coffee is a brown drink.
açık
light / pale
The light blue color is very beautiful.
koyu
dark
He bought a dark red leather jacket.
canlı
bright / vibrant / vivid (of colors)
This red color is very vivid and beautiful.
soluk
pale / wan
The patient's face looks pale.
parlak
shiny / bright / brilliant
This diamond looks very brilliant.
mat
matte / dull
The color of the wall is a matte gray.
aydınlık
bright / light
The room has bright colors.
karanlık
dark / gloomy
The dark night is very quiet.
hoş
pleasant / nice
A pleasant smell filled the living room.
güzel
beautiful / gorgeous
This girl is really very beautiful.
çirkin
ugly / unsightly
He didn't like an ugly design.
renkli
colorful
A colorful bird is flying in the garden.
renksiz
colorless / dull
A dull observer sees nothing.
cüretli
bold / daring
The bold color choice is impressive.
uyumlu
harmonious
Harmonious colors make a good design.
zıt
contrasting / opposite
He had used contrasting colors together.
pastel
pastel
Pastel tones look very soft.
neon
neon
Neon signs glow at night.
metalik
metallic
Metallic paint makes the surface very shiny.
şeffaf
transparent
A transparent glass covered the window.
opak
opaque
An opaque curtain completely blocked the light.
tonlaması
tone / tint
The tone is very subtle and elegant.
gölge
shadow / shade
Shadow makes the color look deeper.
temel
primary / basic
The primary colors are red, yellow and blue.
karma
mixed
Mixed colors are often seen.
sıcak
warm
Warm colors make the room beautiful.
soğuk
cool / cold
Cool tones feel soothing.
cümlesi
gradient
The gradient transitions are very smooth.
büyüteç
magnified / amplified
The magnified color looked more distinct.
donuk
Dull / Faded
A dull paint covered the mural.
koyulaş
to darken
The color darkened and became deeper.
açılma
to lighten
I added white to lighten the paint.
doygun
Saturated / Intense
The saturated color enhances the appearance.
solma
Fading / Paling
The fading weakened the mural.
yanmış
Burnt
The burnt orange color looks old.
göz kamaştırıcı
Dazzling / Blinding
The dazzling white color is harmful.
kontrastlı
Contrasting
Contrasting colors attract attention.
açık mavi
Light blue / Pale blue
The sea looks very light blue today.
gökkuşağı rengi
Rainbow color
The child's rainbow bag looks very beautiful.
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