pechrabenschwarz
pitch-black
English translations
- 01
pitch-black
Word details
- German meaning
- Sehr dunkel, so schwarz wie die Federn eines Raben.
- English meaning
- Pitch black
- Synonym
- tiefschwarz, kohlschwarz
- German example
- Ihr Haar war pechrabenschwarz.
- English example
- Her hair was pitch black.
Related words
- kohlpechrabenschwarz
Coal-pitch-raven-black describes a very dark, deep black color reminiscent of the color of coal, pitch, and the plumage of a raven.
Example sentences with “pechrabenschwarz”
Die Nacht war pechrabenschwarz. (The night was pitch-black.)
Frequently asked questions
Why the triple compound?
It combines 'Pech' (tar), 'Rabe' (raven), and 'schwarz' (black) for maximum intensity.