schummrig

dim; dusky; gloomy.

English translations

  1. 01

    dim

  2. 02

    dusky

  3. 03

    shadowy

Word details

German meaning
Dunkel oder halbdunkel, oft mit einer gemütlichen oder geheimnisvollen Atmosphäre.
English meaning
dim
Synonym
dunkel, halbdunkel
German example
In der schummrigen Bar fühlte er sich wohl.
English example
He felt comfortable in the dim bar.

Example sentences with “schummrig”

  1. Es war ein schummriges Licht im Zimmer. (There was a dim light in the room.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'schummrig' have a negative connotation?

It can be cozy or slightly mysterious, but sometimes implies 'shady' or 'dubious' in certain contexts.