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dunkler Kreis

English translation of dunkler Kreis

dark circle

The German term for a dark circle is 'dunkler Kreis'. This term is used to describe the darker areas around the eyes, often caused by fatigue or lack of sleep. It is a common phrase in everyday German and is used in the same context as in English.


Example sentences using: dunkler Kreis

Der dunkler Kreis auf der Karte markiert den Bereich.

English translation of Der dunkler Kreis auf der Karte markiert den Bereich.

The darker circle on the map marks the area.

In this sentence, 'dunkler Kreis' is used to describe a specific feature, a dark circle, on a map. It's used to point out a geographical area or place on the map.

Sie bemerkte einen dunkler Kreis unter ihrem Auge im Spiegel.

English translation of Sie bemerkte einen dunkler Kreis unter ihrem Auge im Spiegel.

She noticed a darker circle under her eye in the mirror.

This phrase talks about a physical appearance observation. Here, 'dunkler Kreis' refers to a dark circle, possibly a bruise or symptom of tiredness or illness, seen on the person's face in the mirror.

Der Himmel zeigte einen dunkler Kreis um den Mond.

English translation of Der Himmel zeigte einen dunkler Kreis um den Mond.

The sky showed a darker circle around the moon.

In this context, 'dunkler Kreis' is used to depict a natural phenomenon, likely a lunar halo or ring seen in the sky around the moon. These are caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light through ice particles in the atmosphere.

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