Black day Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫæk/ /ˈdeɪ
BLAK day
blˈæk/ /dˈeɪ
BLAK day
Definition
A 'black day' is an expression used to describe a very sad, tragic, or unlucky day, often because something bad or disastrous happened.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal, emotional, or historical contexts, often to mark collective tragedy or personal loss. Not for minor bad days. Similar to 'dark day'. Common in news, history, and literature.
Spanish: día negroPortuguese (BR): dia negroPortuguese (PT): dia negroChinese (Simplified): 黑色的日子 - 悲惨的一天Chinese (Traditional): 黑色的一天 - 慘痛的一天Hindi: काला दिनArabic: يوم أسودBengali: কালো দিন - শোকের দিনRussian: чёрный деньJapanese: 悲しい日 - 悲惨な日Vietnamese: ngày đen tốiKorean: 암흑의 날 - 비극적인 날Turkish: kara günUrdu: سیاہ دنIndonesian: hari kelam - hari tragis
Example Sentences
The accident made it a black day for the city.
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Losing the championship was a black day for the team.
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April 15th was a black day in our history.
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It was a black day for everyone when the factory closed.
natural
For my family, my grandfather's death was a real black day.
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Every year, we remember that black day and hope it never comes again.
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