dunkel

dark

English translations

  1. 01

    dark

  2. 02

    dark-colored

  3. 03

    German meaning: Das Fehlen von Licht; die Abwesenheit von Helligkeit. English meaning: darkness Synonym: Finsternis, Schwärze German example: In der Nacht ist es dunkel. English example: It is dark at night. Type: Noun Article: das Singular Form: das Dunkel Plural Form: None

Word details

German meaning
Wenig oder kein Licht vorhanden.
English meaning
dark
Synonym
finster, trüb
German example
Es ist dunkel in dem Zimmer.
English example
It is dark in the room.
Comparative
dunklerSuperlative: am dunkelsten
Opposite of
darkhellOpposite of: deephell / hoch

Example sentences with “dunkel”

  1. Es wird schon dunkel. (It is already getting dark.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use 'dunkel' as an adjective?

'Dunkel' is an adjective (e.g., 'ein dunkler Raum'). Note the drop of the 'e' when adding endings like '-er'.