dunkel
Translation
dark, dim, gloomy, obscure
Examples
Das Zimmer ist sehr dunkel.
The room is very dark.
Sie hat dunkle Haare.
She has dark hair.
Ich erinnere mich an eine dunkle Zeit.
I remember a dark time.
Grammar Patterns
〈predicative〉... is dark The room is dark.
〈attributive〉a dark ... a dark room
Similar Words
Synonyms: finster, düster; Antonyms: hell, licht
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'tunkal'. Cognate with the English word 'dusk'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dunking' a cookie in dark coffee. The cookie gets 'dunkel'.