Translation of German word "Wüste" to English
dieWüste
/ˈvuːstə/
Meaning
NounA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland. In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
How to use
Wüste ('desert / wasteland') is feminine: die Wüste (plural: die Wüsten). In der Wüste — In the desert. Sandwüste — Sandy desert.
🇬🇧 English
desert
Example
Die Wüste ist sehr trocken.
The desert is very dry.
Wir gehen in die Wüste.
We are going to the desert.
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- jemanden in die Wüste schicken— to dismiss someone / send someone packing (idiom)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Wüste"?▼
The German word "die Wüste" is defined as: "A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland. In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground."
What does the German word "die Wüste" mean?▼
The German word "die Wüste" means "desert" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Wüste"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Wüste"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Wüste ist sehr trocken." (which translates as "The desert is very dry.").
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