schwarz
black
Es ist eine sehr dunkle Farbe, die entsteht, wenn kein Licht vorhanden ist.
The German word "schwarz" is an adjective that means "black". It refers to the color and is used to describe anything that is of a very dark color often associated with the absence of light. Similar concepts include "dunkel" (dark), which refers more generally to a lack of light or depth of shade rather than the specific color black. The main difference between "schwarz" and "dunkel" is that "schwarz" specifically denotes the color black, while "dunkel" can refer to any dark color or low-light condition.
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Examples
Die Katze hat schwarzes Fell.adjective
The cat has black fur.
Die Katze ist schwarz.adjective
The cat is black.
Sein Hemd ist schwarz.adjective
His shirt is black.
Das Auto ist schwarz.adjective
The car is black.
Sein Auto ist schwarz.adjective
His car is black.
Die Katze schnurrt auf dem schwarzen Sofa.adjective
The cat purrs on the black sofa.
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