dunkel

adjective

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black

dark

dim

obscure

vague

shady

sinister

dubious

deep

low

sonorous

rich

short

vibrant

intense

Synonyms and Related Words for dunkel

schwarz finster pechschwarz lichtlos schattig trüb kräftig tief gesättigt unklar vage zweifelhaft suspekt ominös sonor bassig dumpf satt niedrig flach gedrungen intensiv leuchtend

Definition of "dunkel" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "dunkel" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Wenig oder kein Licht habend; finster.

DE: “Das Zimmer ist dunkel.”
A1
EN: “The room is dark.”

DE: “Im Winter wird es schon am Nachmittag dunkel.”
A2
EN: “In winter, it gets dark as early as the afternoon.”

DE: “Ich habe Angst, allein durch den dunklen Wald zu gehen.”
B1
EN: “I am afraid to walk through the dark forest alone.”

Eine Farbe bezeichnend, die einen geringen Helligkeitswert hat; von tiefer, satter Farbe.

DE: “Ich mag die dunkle Farbe.”
A1
EN: “I like the dark color.”

DE: “Sie hat dunkle Haare und grüne Augen.”
A2
EN: “She has dark hair and green eyes.”

DE: “Für das Büro solltest du eher dunkle Kleidung wählen, zum Beispiel einen dunkelblauen Anzug.”
B1
EN: “For the office, you should opt for dark clothing, for example a dark blue suit.”

Im übertragenen Sinne: unklar, geheimnisvoll, verdächtig oder böse.

DE: “Das ist eine dunkle Geschichte.”
A1
EN: “That is a dark story.”

DE: “Er hat eine dunkle Vergangenheit.”
A2
EN: “He has a dark past.”

DE: “Ich habe da so eine dunkle Vorahnung, dass etwas Schlimmes passieren wird.”
B1
EN: “I have a dark premonition that something bad is going to happen.”

Eine tiefe, klangvolle Tonlage beschreibend (z.B. eine Stimme oder ein Instrument).

DE: “Die Musik ist dunkel.”
A1
EN: “The music is deep/low.”

DE: “Der Mann hat eine dunkle Stimme.”
A2
EN: “The man has a deep voice.”

DE: “Ein dunkler Vokal, wie das 'o' in 'Sohn', wird weiter hinten im Mundraum gebildet.”
B1
EN: “A dark vowel, like the 'o' in 'Sohn', is produced further back in the oral cavity.”

Words Similar in Spelling to dunkel

Dunkelheit dunkelblau dunkelhäutig Dunst Enkel