What does "black" mean?

"Black" means: The darkest color, like the night sky. Example: "The cat has black fur."

How do you say black in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, black is שחור. In Spanish, it is negro.

How do you pronounce "black"?

Black is pronounced /blæk/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Black — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

black

/blæk/

adjective

The darkest color, like the night sky

“The cat has black fur.”

שחור

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Black is a adjective in the colors category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "The darkest color, like the night sky" In Hebrew, black translates to שחור.

Example Sentences

The night sky is black and filled with twinkling stars.
He wrote his name on the paper with a black pen.
The little black kitten curled up and fell asleep on the sofa.

Did You Know? Black is not actually a color of light — it is what you see when there is no light at all! A black object absorbs all colors of light and reflects none back to your eyes. Penguins are black and white, which helps them hide from predators above and below the water.