/nwaʁ/
Translation
black
Word origin
From Latin nigrum, accusative of niger ('black, dark').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- niger
- English cognates
- negro, denigrate, Nigeria
Grammar
Examples
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He's wearing a black suit for the ceremony.
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The night is very dark tonight.
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She prefers black coffee without sugar.
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She was wearing a black coat and leather boots.
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The sky turned completely black before the evening rain.
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