Translation of German word "dunkel" to English
dunkel
/dʊŋkl/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'dark / lacking light / deep in color'.
How to use
dunkel ('dark / obscure / dim') is an adjective. When declined, the 'e' in the second syllable is dropped: im dunklen Zimmer (in the dark room). Dunkles Bier — Dark beer.
🇬🇧 English
dark / dim
Example
Die Nacht ist dunkel.
The night is dark.
Die dunklen Straßen der Stadt sind gefährlich nachts.
The dark streets of the city are dangerous at night.
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Common phrases
- Dunkelziffer— dark figure / estimated number of unreported cases
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The German word "dunkel" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'dark / lacking light / deep in color'."
What does the German word "dunkel" mean?▼
The German word "dunkel" means "dark / dim" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Nacht ist dunkel." (which translates as "The night is dark.").
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