Dark in Tagalog

“Dark” in Tagalog is “Madilim” – a versatile word that describes the absence of light, deep colors, or even figurative meanings like gloomy moods and mysterious situations. Mastering this term will help you describe everything from nighttime settings to emotional atmospheres in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Dark

[Definition]:

• Dark /dɑːrk/
• Adjective 1: With little or no light; not reflecting or emitting much light.
• Adjective 2: Of a deep shade or color; approaching black in shade.
• Adjective 3: Gloomy, mysterious, or evil in nature.
• Noun: The absence of light; darkness or nighttime.

[Synonyms] = Madilim, Maitim, Maliwanag, Kadiliman, Malungkot (when referring to mood), Madalim

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The room was too dark to see anything without a flashlight.
• Ex1_PH: Ang silid ay masyadong madilim upang makakita ng anuman nang walang ilaw.
• Ex2_EN: She prefers wearing dark colors like black and navy blue.
• Ex2_PH: Mas gusto niyang magsuot ng madilim na kulay tulad ng itim at asul marino.
• Ex3_EN: The forest becomes very dark after sunset.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kagubatan ay nagiging lubhang madilim pagkatapos ng paglubog ng araw.
• Ex4_EN: He has dark hair and brown eyes.
• Ex4_PH: Mayroon siyang maitim na buhok at kayumangging mga mata.
• Ex5_EN: The movie had a dark and suspenseful atmosphere throughout.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pelikula ay may madilim at nakakabang kapaligiran sa buong palabas.