black in Dutch
black in Dutch is zwart, zwarte, donker — black means having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
black in Dutch
zwart
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
zwarte
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
donker
(of a location or setting) Without light.
zwart
neger
negerin
zwartje
zwart
zwarte
zwarte
(countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
zwart
(countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
What does "black" mean?
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adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
"She wore a black dress to the funeral."
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adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
"The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history."
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adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
"He always drinks his coffee black."
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adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
"The agency ran a black operation nobody was meant to know about."
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black in a sentence
- She wore a black dress to the funeral.
- The sky turned black as the storm rolled in.
- The museum hosted an exhibit on Black history.
- Black communities have shaped music in countless ways around the world.
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What is "black" in Dutch?
"black" in Dutch is zwart, zwarte, donker. black means: Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
How do you use "black" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a black dress to the funeral." In Dutch, "black" is zwart, zwarte, donker.
Are there other ways to say "black" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "black": zwart, zwarte, donker, neger, negerin, zwartje.
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