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dark meaning in Sanskrit

श्याम śyāma

UK/dɑːk//dɑɹk/

dark in Sanskrit: श्याम (śyāma). In English, dark means having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

Sanskrit words for dark

having an absolute or relative lack of light
श्याम śyāma

English meaning of dark

  1. adjective Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
  2. adjective Extinguished.
  3. adjective Deprived of sight; blind.
  4. adjective Transmitting, reflecting, or receiving inadequate light to render timely discernment or comprehension.

Full definition of dark

dark in a sentence

  • The room was too dark for reading.
  • Dark signals should be treated as all-way stop signs.
  • My sister’s hair is darker than mine.

Synonyms of dark

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Questions about dark in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of dark in Sanskrit?
Dark in Sanskrit is श्याम (śyāma).
dark इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Dark: श्याम (śyāma).
What does dark mean in English?
Dark means having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

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