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dunkel

тёмный

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A1Often

Dieses Wort lohnt sich frueh.

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dunkel belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

dunkel
тёмный
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

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finster
Очень тёмный, мрачный; часто сильнее и эмоциональнее, чем просто «тёмный».
düster
Мрачный, угрюмый; обычно про атмосферу, настроение или внешний вид.
schummrig
Полутёмный, тусклый; свет есть, но его мало и видно неясно.
trüb
Мутный, неясный; о свете, погоде или цвете, когда нет яркости и чёткости.
schattig
Затенённый, в тени; не обязательно тёмный полностью, а скорее без прямого солнца.
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🇩🇪de

Очень тёмный, мрачный; часто сильнее и эмоциональнее, чем просто «тёмный».

A1Often

Der Wald war am Abend ganz finster.

🇩🇪de

Мрачный, угрюмый; обычно про атмосферу, настроение или внешний вид.

A1Often

Das Zimmer wirkte düster ohne Licht.

🇩🇪de

Полутёмный, тусклый; свет есть, но его мало и видно неясно.

A1Often

Im Flur war es schummrig, weil nur eine Lampe brannte.

🇩🇪de

Мутный, неясный; о свете, погоде или цвете, когда нет яркости и чёткости.

A1Very Often

Heute ist das Wetter trüb und grau.

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🇩🇪de
schattig

Затенённый, в тени; не обязательно тёмный полностью, а скорее без прямого солнца.

A1Often

Wir sitzen gern unter dem schattigen Baum.

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What does dunkel mean?

mit wenig Licht; schwach beleuchtet oder finster

How do you pronounce dunkel?

dunkel is pronounced as [ˈdʊŋkl̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is dunkel part of Garden and plants vocabulary?

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Is dunkel part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, dunkel (тёмный) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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