black
word
/ˈbɫæk/
BLAK
/blˈæk/
BLAK
Definition
A color that is very dark, like the night with no light. It can also describe something without color, or refer to something dirty or negative in certain contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Black' is used for color, in expressions like 'black coffee,' 'black cat,' and for describing moods or styles (e.g., 'black humor'). It may hold sensitive cultural meanings; use respectfully when referring to people's skin color.
Spanish: negro - negraPortuguese (BR): preto - pretaPortuguese (PT): preto - pretaChinese (Simplified): 黑色Chinese (Traditional): 黑色Hindi: कालाArabic: أسودBengali: কালোRussian: чёрныйJapanese: 黒Vietnamese: đenKorean: 검정 - 까만Turkish: siyahUrdu: کالاIndonesian: hitam
Example Sentences
Can you see the black spot on the paper?
natural
She wore a black dress to the party.
basic
My dog is black and white.
basic
I like my coffee black, no sugar or milk.
natural
He has a great sense of black humor.
natural
The sky is very black at night.
basic