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dunkelgrau

dark grey

adjective DUN-kel-grau Rare
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Also means

charcoal grey

Usage Note

Dunkelgrau is the straightforward compound for dark grey — widely used in fashion, design, and everyday description. More common and less specific than anthrazit (in the existing list) but broadly applicable to any dark-grey shade.

Examples

"Er bevorzugte dunkelgraue Anzüge, weil sie zu allem passen."

Natural Translation

He preferred dark-grey suits because they go with everything.

Literal Translation

He preferred dark-grey suits because they to everything fit.

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