das Düstere
Translation
the gloom, the darkness, the somberness
Examples
Er mag das Düstere in alten Filmen.
He likes the gloom in old movies.
Das Düstere des Waldes machte ihr Angst.
The darkness of the forest scared her.
Grammar Patterns
the gloom ((in sth.)) the gloom in sth. He likes the gloom in old movies.
the darkness ((of sth.)) the darkness of sth. The darkness of the forest scared her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the gloom, the somberness, the darkness
Etymology
Nominalisation of the adjective 'düster' (gloomy, dark).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dusk' or a 'dusty' dark room to remember the core meaning of darkness and gloom.