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Trockenheit
/ˈtʁɔkn̩haɪ̯t/
dryness
Die Trockenheit in diesem Sommer war extrem.
The dryness this summer was extreme.
general
A state of being dry, lacking moisture or humidity.
Die Trockenheit der Wüste macht das Überleben schwer.
The dryness of the desert makes survival difficult.
Commonly used to describe weather conditions, soil, or air.
figurative
A lack of emotional warmth or affection.
Seine Worte zeigten eine beunruhigende Trockenheit.
His words showed a disturbing lack of warmth.
Used metaphorically to describe emotional detachment.
Collocations
extreme Trockenheitextreme drynessanhaltende Trockenheitpersistent drynessTrockenheit der Hautskin dryness
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Note whether 'Trockenheit' refers to physical dryness or emotional detachment.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Trockenheit' as it is a German noun.
Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 'trocken' (dry) with the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns.
Usage Notes
In weather contexts, often refers to prolonged periods without rain. Figuratively, it can describe emotional coldness.
Word Breakdown
trocken
dry
root-heit
state of being
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