Korean

어둡다

어둡다
Meaning: to be dark
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

The room was so dark, so I turned on the light.
그 소설은 1970년대의 어두운 세상을 잘 보여 준다.
That novel vividly depicts the dark aspects of society in the 1970s.
어두운 밤바다에서 등대가 배들을 안내하고 있다.
In the dark night sea, a lighthouse is guiding the ships.
고양이의 동공은 어두운 곳에서 커진다.
A cat's pupils dilate in the dark.
해가 저물기 시작하자 거리는 어두워졌다.
As the sun began to set, the streets became dark.
그녀는 어두운 밤길을 등불 하나에 의지해 걸어갔다.
She walked along the dark night road relying on a single lamp.
어두워서 전등을 켰다.
I turned on the light because it was dark.
아이들은 어두운 밤을 무서워한다.
Children are afraid of the dark night.
우리는 횃불을 들고 어두운 동굴 안으로 들어갔다
We went into the dark cave with torches.
대낮에도 길이 어두웠어요.
Even in broad daylight, the street was dark.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a lack of light. Can also be used for colors, moods, or prospects.

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