No. 4,264 in German
düstere
Gloomy; dark; somber.
In a sentence
Das düstere Zimmer ließ ihn sich unwohl fühlen.
The gloomy room made him feel uncomfortable.
Here, 'düstere' is an adjective describing the room, conveying a sense of gloominess or darkness.
Sie hatte eine düstere Vorahnung vor der Reise.
She had a gloomy foreboding before the trip.
In this case, 'düstere' is used to describe a foreboding, indicating a negative or ominous sentiment.
Die düsteren Wolken verdunkelten den Himmel.
The dark clouds darkened the sky.
Here, 'düstere' describes the clouds, suggesting that they are dark or ominous, contributing to a dramatic setting.
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