schwarz

adjective

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black

illegal

illicit

undeclared

pessimistic

gloomy

bleak

unlawful

punishable

liable to prosecution

criminal

Synonyms and Related Words for schwarz

dunkel finster pechschwarz illegal ungesetzlich unerlaubt pessimistisch düster trostlos hoffnungslos gesetzwidrig rechtswidrig verboten strafbar

Definition of "schwarz" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "schwarz" 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.

Die dunkelste Farbe besitzend, ohne Helligkeit; die Farbe von Kohle oder der Nacht.

DE: “Mein Hund ist schwarz.”
A1
EN: “My dog is black.”

DE: “Sie trägt oft ein schwarzes Kleid.”
A2
EN: “She often wears a black dress.”

DE: “Die Katze hat schwarzes Fell und grüne Augen.”
B1
EN: “The cat has black fur and green eyes.”

Illegal, ohne Genehmigung oder Anmeldung; gegen das Gesetz verstoßend (z.B. Schwarzarbeit, Schwarzmarkt).

DE: “Schwarz fahren ist verboten.”
A1
EN: “Riding without a ticket is forbidden.”

DE: “Er hat Angst, weil er schwarz arbeitet.”
A2
EN: “He is afraid because he works undeclared.”

DE: “Der Schwarzmarkt für Luxusgüter florierte während der Wirtschaftskrise.”
B1
EN: “The black market for luxury goods flourished during the economic crisis.”

Pessimistisch, hoffnungslos, düster oder unheilvoll.

DE: “Er sieht immer alles schwarz.”
A1
EN: “He always sees everything negatively.”

DE: “Warum hast du heute so eine schwarze Laune?”
A2
EN: “Why are you in such a black mood today?”

DE: “Nach der schlechten Nachricht sah er schwarz für die Zukunft des Projekts.”
B1
EN: “After the bad news, he was pessimistic about the future of the project.”

Words Similar in Spelling to schwarz

Schwarm Schwarten schwach schwamm Schwall