dark night

language: de

definitions

  1. A period of nighttime characterized by an absence or significant lack of natural or artificial light.
    de: Stockfinstere Nacht
  2. A metaphor for a prolonged period of intense emotional distress, depression, or personal crisis.
    de: Zeit der Verzweiflung
  3. A mystical or literary concept referring to a profound spiritual trial or period of divine abandonment, often associated with Christian mysticism and St. John of the Cross.
    de: Nacht der Seele

examples

  1. The hikers struggled to navigate through the dense forest during the dark night.

    Die Wanderer hatten Mühe, sich in der stockfinsteren Nacht durch den dichten Wald zu orientieren.

  2. After losing his job and home, he felt he was enduring a personal dark night.

    Nachdem er seinen Job und sein Zuhause verloren hatte, fühlte er, dass er eine persönliche dunkle Nacht durchlebte.

  3. Many mystics describe their journey toward enlightenment as passing through a dark night before finding peace.

    Viele Mystiker beschreiben ihren Weg zur Erleuchtung als das Durchschreiten einer dunklen Nacht, bevor sie Frieden finden.