das Lagerelend
Translation
camp misery, misery of camp life
Examples
Das Buch beschreibt das unvorstellbare Lagerelend.
The book describes the unimaginable camp misery.
Er hat das Lagerelend überlebt.
He survived the camp misery.
Grammar Patterns
das Lagerelend (as subject/object) camp misery The Lagerelend was indescribable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Not (hardship), Leid (suffering); Antonyms: Wohlstand (prosperity), Glück (happiness)
Etymology
Composed of 'Lager' (camp) and 'Elend' (misery, wretchedness). Literally 'camp misery'.
Memory Tips
Connect the image of a 'Lager' (camp) with the strong feeling of 'Elend' (misery).