English–German
“darkness” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdʊŋkl̩haɪ̯t/
Example
In der Dunkelheit sieht man nichts.
Nothing can be seen in the darkness.
How to say “darkness” in German
“Darkness” in German is Dunkelheit.
A heavy veil of shadow covers a place, leaving shapes unclear and the mood gloomy.
Example sentences with Dunkelheit
Die Dunkelheit setzte schneller ein als erwartet.
The darkness set in faster than expected.
Tips for using Dunkelheit
- German often uses im Dunkeln for being in the dark, while in der Dunkelheit sounds more explicit and somewhat more formal.