desolation in German
desolation in German is Verwüsten, Verwüstung, Trostlosigkeit — desolation means a state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
desolation in German
Verwüsten
The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
Verwüstung
The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
Trostlosigkeit
The state of being desolated or laid waste
Verlassenheit
The state of being desolated or laid waste
Verwüstetsein
The state of being desolated or laid waste
Verwüstung
The state of being desolated or laid waste
Ort des Elends
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Wüste
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Wüstenei
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
Wüstung
A place or country wasted and forsaken.
What does "desolation" mean?
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noun A state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
"The bombing left the city in a state of total desolation."
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noun A deep feeling of sadness and hopelessness.
"She was overwhelmed with desolation after the funeral."
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desolation in a sentence
- The bombing left the city in a state of total desolation.
- She was overwhelmed with desolation after the funeral.
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What is "desolation" in German?
"desolation" in German is Verwüsten, Verwüstung, Trostlosigkeit. desolation means: A state of complete emptiness or ruin, often after destruction.
How do you use "desolation" in a sentence?
Example: "The bombing left the city in a state of total desolation." In German, "desolation" is Verwüsten, Verwüstung, Trostlosigkeit.
Are there other ways to say "desolation" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "desolation": Verwüsten, Verwüstung, Trostlosigkeit, Verlassenheit, Verwüstetsein, Ort des Elends.
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