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trocken
/ˈtʁɔkən/
dry
Der Wein ist sehr trocken.
The wine is very dry.
general
Dry, not wet or moist
Die Wäsche ist nach dem Trocknen trocken.
The laundry is dry after drying.
Commonly used to describe weather, clothes, or food.
general
Dry (of wine or alcohol), having little or no sweetness
Er trinkt am liebsten trockenen Rotwein.
He prefers to drink dry red wine.
Often used in the context of wine and spirits.
informal
Dry (of humor), sarcastic or witty without sentimentality
Sein trockener Humor macht ihn so beliebt.
His dry humor makes him so popular.
Used to describe a style of humor that is sharp and unsentimental.
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Common Usage
'Trocken' is often used to describe weather conditions, laundry, or food. It is also a key term in wine descriptions.
Gold Rule
Wine Context
In the context of wine, 'trocken' refers to dry wine, which has little to no residual sugar.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'trockene', from Old High German 'trockan', from Proto-Germanic 'druknaz'. Related to English 'dry'.
Usage Notes
The word 'trocken' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the absence of moisture. It can also be used metaphorically to describe humor or wine.
Word Breakdown
trock
dry
root-en
adjective suffix
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