dunkel
Translation
dark, dim, obscure, gloomy
Examples
Es wird langsam dunkel.
It's slowly getting dark.
Sie hat dunkle Haare.
She has dark hair.
Ich habe eine dunkle Ahnung.
I have a vague suspicion.
Grammar Patterns
dunkel sein/werden to be/get dark It's slowly getting dark.
dunkel + Noun dark ... She has dark hair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: finster (gloomy), schattig (shady); Antonyms: hell (bright), licht (light)
Etymology
From Old High German 'tunkal'. Related to the English word 'dank'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dunk' tank at a fair; it's dark inside. Or 'dunking' a donut in dark coffee.