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desert in German

desert in German is wüst, Wüste, Verdienst — desert means a large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.

desert in German

wüst
adj
Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
Wüste
adj
Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.
Wüste
noun
Verdienst
noun
(often, in the plural, ;, now, chiefly, technical (in philosophy), or) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward.
desertieren
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
fahnenflüchtig werden
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
verlassen
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
Fahnenflucht begehen
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.
im Stich lassen
verb
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

What does "desert" mean?

  1. noun A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.
    "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel."
  2. verb To abandon a place, person, or duty, especially when you had promised or were obligated to stay.
    "He deserted his family without any warning."
  3. noun What someone deserves, whether reward or punishment (usually in the phrase "just deserts").
    "He got his just deserts when the scheme finally collapsed."

desert in a sentence

  • They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel.
  • Very few plants can survive in the desert heat.
  • He deserted his family without any warning.
  • The soldier deserted his post during the night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desert" in German?

"desert" in German is wüst, Wüste, Verdienst. desert means: A large, dry area of land with little rainfall, vegetation, or water, often sandy or rocky.

How do you use "desert" in a sentence?

Example: "They crossed the Sahara Desert by camel." In German, "desert" is wüst, Wüste, Verdienst.

Are there other ways to say "desert" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "desert": wüst, Wüste, Verdienst, desertieren, fahnenflüchtig werden, verlassen.

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