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Dürre
/ˈdyːʁə/
drought
Die Dürre hat die Ernte stark beeinträchtigt.
The drought severely affected the harvest.
formal
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages and adverse effects on agriculture and ecosystems.
Die Dürre in Afrika hat zu Hungersnöten geführt.
The drought in Africa has led to famines.
Often used in meteorological and agricultural contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Dürre' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
Use 'Dürre' when referring to prolonged dry conditions, not for temporary dryness.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old High German 'turrī', meaning 'dryness' or 'aridity'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Dürre' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing weather conditions or environmental issues.
Word Breakdown
Dürr
dry
root-e
noun suffix
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