German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Black" in German: schwarz
schwarz
Black in German is schwarz. Say Das Auto ist schwarz. Before nouns: eine schwarze Jacke, ein schwarzes Hemd.
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How to pronounce schwarz
Say it
shvarts
/ʃvaʁts/
shvarts. Soft sch. Final z like ts.
"Black" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| schwarz | black Base adjective. | Base adjective. |
| schwarze Jacke | black jacket Feminine -e. | Feminine -e. |
| ein schwarzes Hemd | a black shirt Neuter -es. | Neuter -es. |
| schwarz tragen | to wear black Clothes / mourning. | Clothes / mourning. |
How to use schwarz in real life
- 1Clothes
Ich ziehe die schwarze Jacke an.
I'm putting on the black jacket.
Schwarze.
- 2Car
Sein neues Auto ist komplett schwarz.
His new car is completely black.
Ist schwarz.
- 3Coffee
Kaffee schwarz, ohne Milch bitte.
Coffee black, without milk please.
Schwarz for coffee.
Mistakes English speakers make with schwarz
Incorrect: ein schwarz Auto
Correct: ein schwarzes Auto
Neuter needs -es: schwarzes.
Incorrect: Die Hose ist black.
Correct: Die Hose ist schwarz.
Use schwarz, not English black.
Good to know
Schwarzfahren means riding without a ticket—not about color. For clothes, schwarz remains a safe dress-code default.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit for a concert
ChatPal
Gehst du in schwarz oder lieber bunt?
Are you going in black or rather colorful?
You
Schwarz. Das Shirt ist neu.
Black. The shirt is new.
ChatPal
Die schwarze Jeans passt dazu.
The black jeans go with it.
You
Genau. Dann bin ich fertig.
Exactly. Then I'm ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Black" in German
How do you say black?
Schwarz.
Black jacket?
Schwarze Jacke.
Coffee black?
Kaffee schwarz.
Neuter form?
Schwarzes, as in ein schwarzes Auto.
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