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dunkelviolett

dark violet, deep purple

adjective DUN-kel-vee-oh-let Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Colors

Usage Note

Dunkelviolett is the standard German term for a dark, saturated violet. Used in art, design, and product descriptions where violett alone does not capture the depth. Distinct from purpur (bright royal purple) and lila (lighter lavender-purple).

Examples

"Der Himmel färbte sich kurz nach Sonnenuntergang dunkelviolett."

Natural Translation

The sky turned dark violet shortly after sunset.

Literal Translation

The sky coloured itself shortly after sunset dark violet.

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