Verdunkeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verdunkeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "darken", "obscure" or "dim".

Essential properties of "verdunkeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verdunkeln
  • Simple past: verdunkelte
  • Participle: verdunkelt

See full conjugation of verdunkeln

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verdunkeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To darken or obscure something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wolken verdunkeln den Himmel.The clouds darken the sky.
  2. Er verdunkelt das Zimmer, um zu schlafen.He darkens the room to sleep.
  3. Die Nachricht verdunkelte seine Stimmung.The news darkened his mood.

2.) "To conceal information or obfuscate"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, die Wahrheit zu verdunkeln.He tries to conceal the truth.
  2. Die Firma verdunkelte ihre finanziellen Probleme.The company concealed its financial problems.
  3. Politiker verdunkeln oft ihre Absichten.Politicians often obscure their intentions.
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