English–German

“gloomy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdyːstɐ/

Example

Der Film zeigte eine düstere Szene.

The film showed a gloomy scene.

Illustration for düster (gloomy)

How to say “gloomy” in German

“Gloomy” in German is düster.

A darkened setting whose shadows create a bleak, troubling mood.

Full entry for düster: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with düster

Die Medien berichteten von düsteren Prognosen für das nächste Jahr.

The media reported gloomy predictions for next year.

Tips for using düster

  • Unlike neutral "dunkel," düster usually adds an oppressive or pessimistic feeling rather than describing only a lack of light.

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