dry
Der Boden ist nach der langen Dürre sehr trocken.
The ground is very dry after the long drought.
lacking moisture or liquid
Die Wäsche ist noch nicht trocken.
The laundry is not dry yet.
Commonly used to describe weather, surfaces, or laundry.
lacking emotion or enthusiasm
Seine Rede war sehr trocken und langweilig.
His speech was very dry and boring.
Used metaphorically to describe something dull or uninteresting.
containing little or no alcohol
Ich trinke nur trockenen Wein.
I only drink dry wine.
Commonly used in the context of wine.
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Common Usage
'Trocken' is the German adjective for 'dry'. It is used in various contexts, including weather, surfaces, and abstract concepts.
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Adjective Form
In German, 'trocken' is the adjective form of 'dry'. It is used to describe nouns.
Word Origin
From Old English 'dryge', related to Old Norse 'dryggr' and Old High German 'drockil'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'trocken' is the adjective form of 'dry'. It is commonly used to describe weather, surfaces, and abstract concepts like humor or speech.