This is the 416th most frequent Afrikaans word.
donker
Dark
Here, 'donker' is used as an adjective to describe the room, indicating its lighting condition.
Die kamer is donker.
The room is dark.
Here, 'donker' metaphorically represents a negative emotional state, extending its meaning beyond physical attributes.
Sy was in 'n donker bui.
She was in a dark mood.
In this sentence, 'donker' is describing the color of the suit, again functioning as an adjective.