In German
schwarz
Meaning: black
Example sentences
DerKaffeeistschwarz.
The coffee is black.
IchtrageeinenschwarzenMantel.
I'm wearing a black coat.
SchwarzistmeineLieblingsfarbe.
Black is my favourite colour.
Grammar note
Like “rot”: “schwarz” after “ist”, and before a noun “schwarzer/schwarze/schwarzes” depending on gender and case: “ein schwarzer Mantel”.
Common mistake
“Schwarz” means black coffee without milk, the way many Germans order it: “einen Kaffee schwarz”.
Quick check
Which word means “black”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
How do I order black coffee in Germany?
“Einen Kaffee schwarz, bitte.” Add “mit Milch” for white coffee.
What's the German for dark?
“Dunkel”, as in “dunkelblau” (dark blue).