ADJECTIVE
dunkel/ˈdʊŋkl̩/dark; dim; gloomy
dunkel is a German adjective that means dark, dim, or gloomy. It is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dunkler" and "dunkelsten".
Definitions
1.not bright; lacking light(color/light)
a.having a low level of light or being in shadow
Um diese Uhrzeit ist es draußen schon dunkel.—At this time of day, it's already dark outside.
2.not light in color; deep or rich in color(color)
a.of a deep color tone, as opposed to pale or light color
Sie trägt gern dunkle Kleidung.—She likes to wear dark clothes.
3.gloomy or somber(mood/atmosphere)
a.having a sad or serious mood or atmosphere
Er erzählte eine dunkle Geschichte.—He told a dark story.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dunkel |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dunkler |
| Superlative | dunkelsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dunkel" mean in English?
- "dunkel" means dark, dim, or gloomy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "dunkel"?
- "dunkel" is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "dunkel"?
- The comparative of "dunkel" is "dunkler" and the superlative is "dunkelsten".
- What part of speech is "dunkel"?
- "dunkel" is a adjective in German.
