ADJECTIVE
dunkel/ˈdʊŋkl̩/dark; dim
dunkel is a German adjective that means dark or dim. It is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "dunkler" and "dunkelsten".
Definitions
1.having little or no light; not bright(appearance/lighting)
a.not light in color or shade
Der Raum ist sehr dunkel.—The room is very dark.
b.with little visibility due to lack of light
Im Winter sind die Tage oft dunkel.—In winter the days are often dark.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | dunkel |
|---|---|
| Comparative | dunkler |
| Superlative | dunkelsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dunkel" mean in English?
- "dunkel" means dark or dim. 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.
