NOUN
Dunkelheit/ˈdʊŋkl̩haɪ̯t/darkness; gloom; obscurity
Dunkelheit is a German noun that means darkness, gloom, or obscurity. It is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dunkelheiten".
Definitions
1.the state of being dark or without light(state)
a.time or condition with little or no light
In der Dunkelheit konnte ich nichts sehen.—I couldn't see anything in the darkness.
2.lack of knowledge or clarity; obscurity(figurative)
a.uncertainty or lack of information
Über die Gründe herrscht noch Dunkelheit.—The reasons are still shrouded in darkness.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dunkelheit | die Dunkelheiten |
| Genitive | der Dunkelheit | der Dunkelheiten |
| Dative | der Dunkelheit | den Dunkelheiten |
| Accusative | die Dunkelheit | die Dunkelheiten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dunkelheit" mean in English?
- "Dunkelheit" means darkness, gloom, or obscurity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dunkelheit"?
- "Dunkelheit" is pronounced /ˈdʊŋkl̩haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dunkelheit" der, die, or das?
- "Dunkelheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dunkelheit"?
- The plural of "Dunkelheit" is "Dunkelheiten".
- What part of speech is "Dunkelheit"?
- "Dunkelheit" is a noun in German.
