Meanings1ebony (colour), deep / inky blackExamplesGermanEnglishDie Nacht war tiefschwarz.The night was pitch black.Der tiefschwarze Nachthimmel war sternenlos.The inky night sky had no stars.1 more examplesSie war voll von warmem, tiefschwarzem Kaffee.It was filled with warm, jet-black coffee.