Umbra
dieNounumbra; total shadow
English translations
- 01
shadow
- 02
shade
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Kernschatten, der dunkelste Teil eines Schattens.
- English meaning
- Umbra
- German example
- Im Umbra ist es fast völlig dunkel.
- English example
- It is almost completely dark in the umbra.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Umbra
- Plural Form
- die Umbren
Related words
- Penumbra
Penumbra
Example sentences with “Umbra”
Im Kernschatten, der Umbra, ist die Sonne komplett verdeckt. (In the umbra, the sun is completely covered.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Umbra and Penumbra?
Umbra is the darkest part of a shadow (total shadow), while Penumbra is the lighter outer part (partial shadow).