desperate in German

desperate in German is sehnsuchtsvoll verlangend, verzweifelt bemüht, verzweifelt — desperate means willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

desperate in German

sehnsuchtsvoll verlangend

adj

In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.

verzweifelt bemüht

adj

In dire need (of something); having a dire need or desire.

verzweifelt

adj

Being filled with, or in a state of, despair; hopeless.

aussichtslos

adj

Beyond hope, leaving little reason for hope; causing despair; extremely perilous.

hoffnungslos

adj

Beyond hope, leaving little reason for hope; causing despair; extremely perilous.

verzweifelt

adj

Involving or employing extreme measures, without regard to danger or safety; reckless due to hopelessness.

irrsinnig

adj

Involving or employing extreme measures, without regard to danger or safety; reckless due to hopelessness.

wahnwitzig

adj

Involving or employing extreme measures, without regard to danger or safety; reckless due to hopelessness.

What does "desperate" mean?

adjective Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.
"Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village."
adjective So serious or dangerous that there seems to be little hope; extremely dire.
"With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate."
adjective Reckless because you feel you have no other choice; willing to take drastic risks.
"Feeling desperate, the driver tried a risky overtake on a blind bend."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

desperate in a sentence

Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village.
She grew desperate for cash after losing her job.
With the river rising fast and no help in sight, the villagers' plight looked desperate.
Doctors described the patient's condition as desperate.

Similar words in German

dire frantic heroic hopeless reckless

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desperate" in German?

"desperate" in German is sehnsuchtsvoll verlangend, verzweifelt bemüht, verzweifelt. desperate means: Willing to do almost anything because you urgently need something; driven by extreme need.

How do you use "desperate" in a sentence?

Example: "Desperate for a place to sleep, they knocked on every door in the village." In German, "desperate" is sehnsuchtsvoll verlangend, verzweifelt bemüht, verzweifelt.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "desperate": sehnsuchtsvoll verlangend, verzweifelt bemüht, verzweifelt, aussichtslos, hoffnungslos, irrsinnig.

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