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How do you say "black" in German?
schwarz
In German, "black" is schwarz.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SHVARTS' with stress on the first syllable. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Schwarz is an adjective. Comparative: schwärzer, superlative: am schwärzesten (note the umlaut).
Example sentence
Das Kleid ist schwarz.
The dress is black.
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How to remember schwarz
Schwarz starts with 'shw' which sounds dark. Black is schwarz.
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Questions about schwarz
How do you say "black" in German?
In German, "black" is schwarz. It is a noun.
How is schwarz written in German?
schwarz is written using the standard German script.
How is schwarz used in a sentence?
Use schwarz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kleid ist schwarz. (The dress is black.).
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