black in Indonesian
black in Indonesian is hitam, gelap, kelam — black means having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
black in Indonesian
hitam
gelap
(of a location or setting) Without light.
kelam
(of a location or setting) Without light.
legam
(of a location or setting) Without light.
hitam
negro
(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.
- He always drinks his coffee black.
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What is "black" in Indonesian?
"black" in Indonesian is hitam, gelap, kelam. 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 Indonesian, "black" is hitam, gelap, kelam.
Are there other ways to say "black" in Indonesian?
Yes — Indonesian has 5 translations listed for "black": hitam, gelap, kelam, legam, negro.
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