neutral

/nɔɪˈtʁaːl/

adjective B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

neutral
- Die Schweiz ist ein neutrales Land.
  
  Switzerland is a neutral country.

Farblos is literally colourless, and figuratively describes a bland, characterless personality; neutral is the general word for neutral.

Grau is literally grey, and figuratively describes something ambiguous or undefined (a "grey area"); neutral is the general word for neutral.

Close synonyms for taking no side; neutral emphasizes not favoring either side, objektiv emphasizes judging purely on facts.

Similar in other languages

French

neutre is the French word for the same thing — both mean "neutral."

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Last updated 2026-09-24