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How to Say ‘Dark color’ in German

Dunkle Farbe

DOONG-kluh FAHR-buh

[DOONG-kluh FAHR-buh]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Dunkle' refers to shades that are less vibrant or bright.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Dark colors are often used in traditional German art to convey depth and intensity.

Phrase Breakdown

Dunkle

[DOONG-kluh]

Dark

Referring to a color that does not have much light or brightness.

Example

Eine dunkle Farbe kann beruhigend wirken.

A dark color can be calming.

Farbe

[FAHR-buh]

Color

A property of an object producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Eine dunkle Farbe kann beruhigend wirken.

A dark color can be calming.

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