ADJECTIVE
Schwarz/ʃvaʁt͡s/black
Schwarz is a German adjective that means black. It is pronounced /ʃvaʁt͡s/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schwärzer" and "schwärzesten".
Definitions
1.of the color black; very dark(color, appearance)
a.having the color black
Der Hut ist schwarz.—The hat is black.
2.illegal or unauthorized (in compounds or expressions)(figurative, negative sense)
a.unauthorized or hidden, e.g. Schwarzarbeit (illegal work)
Er arbeitet schwarz und zahlt keine Steuern.—He works illegally and does not pay taxes.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | schwarz |
|---|---|
| Comparative | schwärzer |
| Superlative | schwärzesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schwarz" mean in English?
- "Schwarz" means black. 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.
