Korean

어둡다

어둡다
Meaning: to be dark
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

방이 너무 어두워서 불을 켰어요.
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.

Usage Notes

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

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