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in Trockenheit leben

/ɪn ˈtʁɔkn̩haɪ̯t ˈleːbn̩/
to live in a dry environment

Die Pflanzen können in Trockenheit leben, aber sie brauchen gelegentlich Wasser.

The plants can live in dryness, but they occasionally need water.


formal

To live in an environment characterized by a lack of moisture or rainfall, often referring to plants or animals adapted to arid conditions.

Kakteen sind bekannt dafür, in Trockenheit leben zu können.

Cacti are known for being able to live in dryness.

This phrase is often used in botanical or ecological contexts to describe organisms adapted to dry climates.

Collocations

in Trockenheit gedeihento thrive in dryness

Synonyms

in Dürre lebenin ariden Bedingungen leben

Antonyms

in Feuchtigkeit lebenin nassen Bedingungen leben

Related Phrases

trockenheitsresistentphrase
drought-resistant

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

This phrase is often used in botanical or ecological contexts, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.

Word Origin

Derived from the German words 'Trockenheit' (dryness) and 'leben' (to live), this phrase describes the ability to survive in dry conditions.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in scientific and ecological contexts to describe the adaptations of plants and animals to dry environments.

Word Breakdown

in
in
preposition
+
Trockenheit
dryness
noun
+
leben
to live
verb
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