die Dürre
Translation
drought, aridity, dryness, barrenness
Examples
Die lange Dürre schadet der Landwirtschaft.
The long drought is damaging agriculture.
Viele Regionen leiden unter extremer Dürre.
Many regions are suffering from extreme drought.
Grammar Patterns
((a drought)) a period of dryness Viele Regionen leiden unter extremer Dürre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Trockenheit, Wassermangel; Antonyms: Nässe, Überschwemmung
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'dürr' (dry, arid), which comes from Old High German 'durri' (dry).
Memory Tips
Connect 'Dürre' to the adjective 'dürr' (dry). Imagine a desert that is very 'dürr' experiencing a 'Dürre'.