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How do you say "dark" in German?
dunkel
In German, "dark" is dunkel.
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Pronunciation
Say 'DOON-kel' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Dunkel is an adjective. Comparative: dunkler, superlative: am dunkelsten.
Example sentence
Das Zimmer ist dunkel.
The room is dark.
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How to remember dunkel
Dunkel sounds like a dungeon, which is dark and gloomy.
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Questions about dunkel
How do you say "dark" in German?
In German, "dark" is dunkel. It is a noun.
How is dunkel written in German?
dunkel is written using the standard German script.
How is dunkel used in a sentence?
Use dunkel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Zimmer ist dunkel. (The room is dark.).
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