ADJECTIVE
schwarz/ʃvaʁt͡s/black; dark; illegal
schwarz is a German adjective that means black, dark, or illegal. It is pronounced /ʃvaʁt͡s/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schwärzer" and "schwärzesten".
Definitions
1.of the color black(color)
a.having the color of coal or night
Die Katze ist ganz schwarz.—The cat is completely black.
2.gloomy or pessimistic(figurative, negative connotations)
a.describing a mood, humor, or perspective as dark or gloomy
Er sieht alles nur schwarz.—He sees everything in a pessimistic way.
3.illegal; not official(colloquial, illegal)
a.done secretly or without permission
Er arbeitet schwarz, um mehr Geld zu verdienen.—He works illegally to earn more money.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schwarz |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schwärzer |
| Superlative | schwärzesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schwarz" mean in English?
- "schwarz" means black, dark, or illegal. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "schwarz"?
- "schwarz" is pronounced /ʃvaʁt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "schwarz"?
- The comparative of "schwarz" is "schwärzer" and the superlative is "schwärzesten".
- What part of speech is "schwarz"?
- "schwarz" is a adjective in German.
