makaber
C1macabre
- English meaning
- macabre
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
- Dictionary
- German words with M
makaber in a sentence
Der Film hatte eine makabere Atmosphäre.
The film had a macabre atmosphere.
Comparative and superlative
makaber → makaberer → am makabersten
Word family
makaber is built from aber (but, however). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Where makaber comes from
von französisch macabre im 19. Jahrhundert entlehnt; Abkürzung von danse macabre „Totentanz“, weitere Herkunft unsicher, vielleicht mit arabisch (maqâbir) „Gräber, Friedhof“ oder hebräisch (m(e)qabber) „begrabend“ verwandt
Words that go with makaber
Questions about makaber
What is the comparative of makaber?
makaber → makaberer → am makabersten.
What does makaber mean in English?
makaber means "macabre". For example: "Der Film hatte eine makabere Atmosphäre." — "The film had a macabre atmosphere."
What level is makaber in German?
makaber is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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