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famine in German

famine in German is Hungersnot, Hunger — famine means a severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.

famine in German

Hungersnot
noun
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.
Hunger
noun
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

What does "famine" mean?

  1. noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
    "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
  2. noun A severe shortage of something in general, not just food.
    "The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers."

famine in a sentence

  • Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region.
  • Aid agencies rushed food supplies to the famine-hit province.
  • The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "famine" in German?

"famine" in German is Hungersnot, Hunger. famine means: A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.

How do you use "famine" in a sentence?

Example: "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region." In German, "famine" is Hungersnot, Hunger.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "famine": Hungersnot, Hunger.

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