Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

schwarz

Translation (Übersetzung) black
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʃvaʁts]
A1
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
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Schwarz is a basic color adjective in German. It is one of the first colors learned by beginners. The word is also used in many compound words and idioms. In German, adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in case, gender, and number. When used predicatively (after sein, werden, bleiben), it remains in its base form 'schwarz'.

schwarz - German Adjective - schwarz Meaning - schwarz Translation - schwarz Adjective Examples

schwarz is a German Adjective

Learn schwarz meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. schwarz is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

schwarz Examples (Beispiele) in English

schwarz examples with English translations. See how to use schwarz in sentences. schwarz example sentences in English below.

Die Katze ist schwarz.
The cat is black.
Predicative use after 'sein'
Ich habe ein schwarzes Auto.
I have a black car.
Attributive use with indefinite article
Der schwarze Kaffee ist sehr stark.
The black coffee is very strong.
Attributive use with definite article
Sie trägt schwarze Schuhe.
She is wearing black shoes.
Attributive use with plural noun
Die Nacht war pechschwarz.
The night was pitch black.
Intensified form in predicative use
Er malt das Bild schwarz-weiß.
He paints the picture black and white.
Compound adjective in predicative use
Schwarze Löcher sind unsichtbar.
Black holes are invisible.
Scientific term
Das schwarze Schaf der Familie.
The black sheep of the family.
Idiomatic expression
Sie sieht schwarz für die Zukunft.
She is pessimistic about the future.
Idiomatic use
Der Himmel wird schwarz vor dem Sturm.
The sky turns black before the storm.
Descriptive use with 'werden'

schwarz — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for schwarz — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Das Auto ist schwarze
    Das Auto ist schwarz
    When used predicatively (after 'sein'), adjectives don't get endings. Only 'schwarz' is correct.
  • Ein schwarz Auto
    Ein schwarzes Auto
    When used attributively (before noun), adjectives must get endings according to case, gender and number. Here: nominative neuter singular needs '-es' ending.
  • Die schwarz Katze
    Die schwarze Katze
    When used attributively (before noun), adjectives must get endings. Here: nominative feminine singular needs '-e' ending.
  • Schwarz und weiß Katze
    Schwarz-weiße Katze
    Compound adjectives are written with a hyphen when they modify a noun together.
  • Er trägt schwarz Hose
    Er trägt eine schwarze Hose
    The adjective needs the correct ending (-e for accusative feminine singular) and the article must be included.

schwarz Word Family - schwarz Related Words - schwarz Family Members

schwarz Word Family (Wortfamilie)

schwarz word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn schwarz family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore schwarz related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
schwärzen
Meaning: to blacken, to make black
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er schwärzt das Papier mit Tinte.
Verb
Compound Adjective (Zusammengesetztes Adjektiv)
schwarz-weiß
Meaning: black and white
Example: Ein schwarz-weißes Foto.
Adjective
Compound Noun (Zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Schwarzmarkt
Meaning: black market
Example: Auf dem Schwarzmarkt ist alles teurer.
Noun
Schwarzbrot
Meaning: black bread, rye bread
Example: Deutsches Schwarzbrot ist sehr gesund.
Noun
Schwarzfahrer
Meaning: fare dodger
Example: Der Schwarzfahrer musste eine Strafe zahlen.
Noun
Comparative Form (Komparativform)
schwärzer
Meaning: blacker
Example: Diese Farbe ist schwärzer als jene.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am schwärzesten
Meaning: blackest
Example: Die Nacht war am schwärzesten um Mitternacht.
Adjective

schwarz Usage - schwarz Collocations - schwarz Idioms - schwarz Synonyms - schwarz Antonyms

schwarz Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use schwarz in context. Discover schwarz collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master schwarz usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

schwarz Collocations (Kollokationen)

schwarz collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn schwarz word combinations and how to use schwarz with other words naturally.

schwarzer Kaffee
black coffee
High frequency
schwarzes Loch
black hole
High frequency
schwarze Magie
black magic
Medium frequency
schwarzer Humor
black humor
Medium frequency
schwarzes Schaf
black sheep
Medium frequency
schwarze Liste
blacklist
Medium frequency
schwarzer Markt
black market
Medium frequency
schwarzes Brett
bulletin board
Medium frequency
schwarze Zahlen
black numbers (profit)
Low frequency
schwarzes Gold
black gold (oil)
Low frequency

schwarz Idioms (Redewendungen)

schwarz idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing schwarz with meanings and explanations. Master schwarz expressions used in everyday German.

Schwarz auf weiß
in black and white
Something written or documented officially
Schwarz sehen
to see black
To be pessimistic about something
Schwarz malen
to paint black
To describe something in a very negative way
Schwarz fahren
to ride black
To travel without a valid ticket on public transport
Schwarz arbeiten
to work black
To work illegally without paying taxes
Ins Schwarze treffen
to hit the black
To hit the bullseye, to be exactly right
Schwarz wie die Nacht
black as night
Very dark, pitch black
Schwarz vor Augen
black before eyes
To feel dizzy or faint
Schwarz wie ein Mohr
black as a Moor
Very dark-skinned (dated expression)
Schwarz auf weiß haben
to have black on white
To have something in writing as proof

schwarz Synonyms (Synonyme)

schwarz synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for schwarz and expand your German vocabulary. Learn schwarz similar words and their usage.

dunkel
Meaning: dark
Medium similarity
kohlrabenschwarz
Meaning: raven black
High similarity
pechschwarz
Meaning: pitch black
High similarity
rabenschwarz
Meaning: raven black
High similarity
tiefschwarz
Meaning: deep black
High similarity
nachtschwarz
Meaning: night black
High similarity
schwarz wie Ebenholz
Meaning: black as ebony
High similarity
finster
Meaning: gloomy, dark
Low similarity

schwarz Antonyms (Antonyme)

schwarz antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to schwarz. Discover schwarz opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

weiß
Meaning: white
hell
Meaning: light, bright
blond
Meaning: blond
bunt
Meaning: colorful
farbig
Meaning: colored
klar
Meaning: clear
transparent
Meaning: transparent
leuchtend
Meaning: bright, luminous

schwarz Semantically Related Words - schwarz Contextually Related Words - schwarz Thematically Related Words

schwarz Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

schwarz semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to schwarz. Explore schwarz related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn schwarz contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Farbe dunkel Nacht Kohle Tinte Trauer Eleganz Mystik Geheimnis Formalität

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