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

Positivedunkel
Comparativedunkler
Superlativedunkelsten

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.

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