dunkel — meaning in English

English meaning

• ambiguous adj Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
• black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
• dark adj Having little or no light.
• gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
• grave noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.

Senses

dunkel is used for these senses in English:

• black Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
• gloomy Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
• grave Low in pitch, tone etc. [from 17th c.]

black — full definition

1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

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