Literal Translation:
* കറുത്ത ഹാസ്യം (karutha haasyam): This is the most literal translation, directly translating "black humor." However, it might sound a bit awkward and not be widely understood.
More Idiomatic Options:
* കറുപ്പിന്റെ ഹാസ്യം (karuppinte haasyam): This means "humor of blackness," which conveys the darker tone of black humor.
* കറുത്ത രസം (karutha rasam): This translates to "black humor" but emphasizes the "bitter" aspect of it.
* കറുത്ത ചിരി (karutha chiri): This means "black laughter" and focuses on the unsettling or sardonic nature of black humor.
* കറുത്ത സമയത്തിന്റെ ഹാസ്യം (karutha samayaathinte haasyam): This means "humor of dark times" and emphasizes the humor arising from difficult or tragic situations.
Other Possibilities:
* വിപരീത ഹാസ്യം (viparitha haasyam): This translates to "opposite humor" and could be used for situations where the humor stems from unexpected or ironic twists.
* ദുരന്ത ഹാസ്യം (durantha haasyam): This means "tragic humor" and might be a good choice if the humor is linked to tragedy or death.
The best word to use would depend on the specific context and the type of black humor you want to describe.