No. 4,543 in Dutch
dark
The Dutch word "dark" does not exist; you may mean "donker," which translates to "dark" in English.
In a sentence
De lucht was donker en dreigend.
The sky was dark and threatening.
In this sentence, the word 'donker' (dark) describes the physical appearance of the sky, conveying a visual characteristic.
Hij heeft een donkere verleden.
He has a dark past.
Here, 'donkere' (dark) is used metaphorically to describe an ominous or troubled past, emphasizing emotional or moral connotations.
Donkere chocolade bevat minder suiker.
Dark chocolate contains less sugar.
In this case, 'donkere' (dark) specifies the type or quality of chocolate, referring to the richness and depth of flavor due to lower sugar content and higher cocoa percentage.
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