austere in German
austere in German is genügsam, schlicht — austere means plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
austere in German
genügsam
Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
schlicht
Lacking decoration; trivial; not extravagant or gaudy.
What does "austere" mean?
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adj Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
"The monks lived an austere life with almost no possessions."
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adj Serious and stern in manner or appearance.
"Her austere expression made the students nervous before the exam."
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austere in a sentence
- The monks lived an austere life with almost no possessions.
- The hotel room was austere — just a bed and a small desk.
- Her austere expression made the students nervous before the exam.
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What is "austere" in German?
"austere" in German is genügsam, schlicht. austere means: Plain, strict, and without luxury or decoration.
How do you use "austere" in a sentence?
Example: "The monks lived an austere life with almost no possessions." In German, "austere" is genügsam, schlicht.
Are there other ways to say "austere" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "austere": genügsam, schlicht.
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