Schwarz /ʃvˈaɾts/ · adjective · CEFR A0. German translation of "black".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Farben

Source term
black
Translation
Schwarz
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form Schwarz
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Schwarz + noun / It is Schwarz
Examples
Es ist Schwarz.
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Topic context

This word appears in the German Farben.

Example Sentences

Mein Bruder trägt ein schwarzes Hemd.

English: My brother wears a black shirt.

A1 · Colors

Das schwarze Hemd, das ich trage, passt gut.

English: The black shirt that I am wearing fits me well.

B1 · Colors and Aesthetics

Meine Katze ist schwarz.

English: My cat is black.

A0 · colorsShapes

Ich habe schwarze Schuhe.

English: I have black shoes.

A0 · colorsShapes

Die Nacht ist schwarz und dunkel.

English: The night is black and dark.

A0 · colorsShapes

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