ADJECTIVE
dunkel/ˈdʊŋkl̩/dark; dim; somber
dunkel is a German adjective that means dark, dim, or somber. It is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dunkler" and "dunkelsten".
Definitions
1.having little or no light; not bright(color/light)
a.describing a place or thing that is not well lit
Das Zimmer ist sehr dunkel, weil die Fenster klein sind.—The room is very dark because the windows are small.
2.gloomy or somber in mood or character(mood/atmosphere)
a.describing a depressive or sad mood/atmosphere
Nach der Nachricht herrschte eine dunkle Stimmung im Haus.—After the news, a somber mood prevailed in the house.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dunkel |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dunkler |
| Superlative | dunkelsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dunkel" mean in English?
- "dunkel" means dark, dim, or somber. 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.
