ADJECTIVE
düster/ˈdyːstɐ/gloomy; dark; somber
düster is a German adjective that means gloomy, dark, or somber. It is pronounced /ˈdyːstɐ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "düsterer" and "düstersten".
Definitions
1.dark or dim; lacking brightness(lighting/atmosphere)
a.gloomy, poorly lit (space, day, view)
Das Zimmer ist düster und kalt.—The room is gloomy and cold.
2.somber, depressing; cheerless(mood/feeling)
a.gloomy or bleak (thoughts, prospects)
Er machte eine düstere Prognose für die Zukunft.—He made a bleak prediction for the future.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | düster |
|---|---|
| Comparative | düsterer |
| Superlative | düstersten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "düster" mean in English?
- "düster" means gloomy, dark, or somber. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "düster"?
- "düster" is pronounced /ˈdyːstɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "düster"?
- The comparative of "düster" is "düsterer" and the superlative is "düstersten".
- What part of speech is "düster"?
- "düster" is a adjective in German.
