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Dunkeln Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Dunkeln" is mainly used as verb meaning "to darken", "to grow dark" or "to get dark". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "dunkeln"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: dunkeln
- Simple past: dunkelte
- Participle: gedunkelt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "dunkeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To grow dark; to get dark"
"Dunkeln", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To become dark or less visible, especially at dusk."
- Translation(s): to darken, to grow dark, to get dark
- Synonym(s): verdunkeln, abdunkeln
- Antonym(s): erhellen, aufhellen
- Related word(s): dunkel, Dunkelheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es beginnt zu dunkeln, wir sollten nach Hause gehen.
- Im Winter dunkelt es schon am Nachmittag.
- Wenn die Wolken kommen, dunkelt der Himmel schnell.
2.) "Related to 'dunkel' (dark)"
"Dunkeln", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Not a direct meaning of 'dunkeln', but related to 'dunkel'."
- Translation(s): dark (adjective), gloomy (adjective)
- Synonym(s): finster, düster
- Antonym(s): hell, leuchtend
- Related word(s): dunkel, Dunkelheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Raum ist dunkel und still.
- Sie trägt ein dunkles Kleid.
- Die dunklen Wolken bringen Regen.