Dunkel
Example: Das Zimmer ist dunkel, weil das Licht aus ist.
Definition
"Dunkel" describes a condition where there is little or no light, making it difficult to see clearly. For example, in the phrase 'Das Zimmer ist dunkel, weil das Licht aus ist,' the room is dark because the light is off.
Etymology
The word "dunkel" comes from Old High German 'dunkal,' which means dark or obscure. It is related to the English word 'dank,' originally describing damp and dim conditions. Did you know that "dunkel" has long been used to describe both literal darkness and metaphorical obscurity?
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"Dunkel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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