schwarz
Translation
black, dark, illegal, pessimistic
Examples
Die Katze ist schwarz.
The cat is black.
Er arbeitet schwarz.
He works illegally.
Ich sehe schwarz für die Zukunft.
I see a bleak future.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) to be ... The cat is black.
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) a ... (noun) A black car is driving by.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dunkel (dark); Antonyms: weiß (white), hell (bright)
Etymology
From Old High German 'swarz', related to English 'swart' or 'swarthy'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'schwarzer Kaffee' (black coffee) or the 'Schwarzwald' (Black Forest).