die Durststrecke
Translation
dry spell, lean period, barren spell
Examples
Nach einer langen Durststrecke hatte er wieder Erfolg.
After a long dry spell, he was successful again.
Die Mannschaft muss diese Durststrecke überwinden.
The team has to overcome this lean period.
Grammar Patterns
to go through a dry spell Die Firma macht eine Durststrecke durch.
to overcome a lean period Der Sportler überwand seine lange Durststrecke.
Similar Words
Flaute (lull), Krise (crisis); Antonyms: Erfolgssträhne (winning streak)
Etymology
From 'Durst' (thirst) and 'Strecke' (stretch, distance). It signifies a stretch of time where one is 'thirsty' for success.
Memory Tips
Imagine walking a long 'Strecke' (stretch) through a desert, feeling 'Durst' (thirst). This represents a difficult period without success.