# lila

lila is a German adjective meaning “lilac”.

## In other languages

- Русский: лиловый, сиреневый

## Meanings

1. _indeclinable · colloquial_ lilac, purple, violet (color/colour)

## Examples

- Mein Pullover ist lila. — My sweater is purple.
- Der Garten war voller lila Lilien. — The garden was full of purple lilies.
- Diese Blume ist lila. — This flower is purple.
- Seine Socken sind lila. — His socks are purple.
- Diese Farbe ist eher lila als rosa. — The color is purple rather than pink.

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