Schwarz Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schwarz" is mainly used as adjective meaning "black", "illegal" or "illicit". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schwarz"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das schwarz
  • Plural: die schwarze

Meanings of "Schwarz" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of black color"

"Schwarz", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Katze ist schwarz.The cat is black.
  2. Er trägt immer schwarze Kleidung.He always wears black clothes.
  3. Der Himmel war schwarz vor Wolken.The sky was black with clouds.

2.) "Illegal or clandestine"

"Schwarz", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er arbeitet schwarz, ohne Steuern zu zahlen.He works illegally, without paying taxes.
  2. Der schwarze Markt floriert.The black market is flourishing.
  3. Sie betreiben ein schwarzes Geschäft.They run an illicit business.

3.) "A person working illegally"

"Schwarz", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schwarze wurde von der Polizei verhaftet.The undeclared worker was arrested by the police.
  2. Viele Schwarze arbeiten in der Landwirtschaft.Many undeclared workers work in agriculture.
  3. Ein Schwarzer hat oft keine Sozialversicherung.An undeclared worker often has no social insurance.

4.) "Pessimistic or gloomy"

"Schwarz", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine schwarze Sicht auf die Zukunft.He has a pessimistic view of the future.
  2. Ihre Stimmung ist oft schwarz.Her mood is often gloomy.
  3. Er malt alles in schwarzen Farben.He paints everything in bleak colors.

5.) "Related to the Black race"

"Schwarz", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ein schwarzer Schauspieler hat die Rolle bekommen.A Black actor got the role.
  2. Sie sind stolz auf ihre schwarze Kultur.They are proud of their Black culture.
  3. Ein schwarzes Kind wurde adoptiert.A Black child was adopted.
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