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dunkelrot
dark red
Describes a color that is a deep, rich red, often with a brownish or violet undertone.
example
Der alte Samtvorhang schimmerte in einem edlen Dunkelrot.
The old velvet curtain shimmered in an elegant dark red.
dunkelrot
dark red
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Compound word
The adjective is made up of 'dunkel' (dark) and 'rot' (red). This pattern is used for many colors to describe a specific shade, such as 'hellgelb' (light yellow) or 'tiefblau' (deep blue).
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen gab es einen kräftigen, dunkelroten Wein.
For dinner, there was a strong, dark red wine.
Declension as one unit
When 'dunkelrot' (dark red) comes before a noun, it is declined like a single word. The ending is added only to 'rot', while 'dunkel' remains unchanged.
EXAMPLE
Sie kaufte sich ein dunkelrotes Kleid für die Feier.
She bought herself a dark red dress for the celebration.
Typical collocations
'Dunkelrot' (dark red) is often used for things that have an elegant, intense, or mature quality. Typical nouns are 'Rosen' (roses), 'Wein' (wine), 'Lippen' (lips), or 'Samt' (velvet).
EXAMPLE
Er schenkte ihr einen Strauß dunkelroter Rosen.
He gave her a bouquet of dark red roses.
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