brach
Translation
fallow, uncultivated, unused, dormant
Examples
Das Feld liegt seit Jahren brach.
The field has lain fallow for years.
Sein Talent liegt völlig brach.
His talent lies completely dormant.
Grammar Patterns
to lie brach (fallow) to lie fallow The field lies brach.
Similar Words
unused, uncultivated, barren
Etymology
From Old High German 'brāhha' (breaking up new land), related to 'brechen' (to break).
Memory Tips
Think of 'breaking' the soil after a period of rest. 'brach' sounds a bit like 'break'.