Die Dürre
Example: Die Dürre hat die Ernte in diesem Jahr zerstört.
Definition
"Die Dürre" refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall that leads to a shortage of water, causing damage to crops, plants, and the environment. It often results in significant agricultural and ecological stress, as in the example: 'Die Dürre hat die Ernte in diesem Jahr zerstört.'
Etymology
The German word "die Dürre" comes from the adjective 'dürre,' meaning dry or arid. It originally derived from Old High German 'durri' or 'türi,' which meant dry or withered. Did you know? The word vividly captures the harshness of dry conditions that can severely affect farming and ecosystems.
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"Die Dürre" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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