dunckelblau

dark blue (obsolete spelling)

Word details

German meaning
Eine ältere Schreibweise von dunkelblau, was eine Farbe zwischen Blau und Schwarz beschreibt.
English meaning
Dark blue
Synonym
tiefblau
German example
Der Himmel war dunckelblau in der Nacht.
English example
The sky was dark blue at night.

Example sentences with “dunckelblau”

  1. Er trug einen dunckelblauen Anzug. (He wore a dark blue suit.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'dunckelblau' correct in modern German?

No, the modern standard spelling is 'dunkelblau'. The 'ck' spelling is archaic.