starve in German
starve in German is verhungern, Hungers sterben, aushungern — starve means to suffer or die from lack of food.
starve in German
verhungern
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
Hungers sterben
(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
verhungern
(intransitive) To be very hungry.
aushungern
(transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.
verhungern lassen
(transitive) To deprive of nourishment or of some vital component.
What does "starve" mean?
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verb To suffer or die from lack of food.
"Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved."
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verb To be extremely hungry, often used informally as exaggeration.
"I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?"
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verb To deprive someone or something of food, attention, or another vital need.
"The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender."
starve in a sentence
- Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved.
- The stranded hikers feared they would starve before help arrived.
- I'm starving — is dinner ready yet?
- The siege was meant to starve the city into surrender.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "starve" in German?
"starve" in German is verhungern, Hungers sterben, aushungern. starve means: To suffer or die from lack of food.
How do you use "starve" in a sentence?
Example: "Crops failed for three straight years, and many people starved." In German, "starve" is verhungern, Hungers sterben, aushungern.
Are there other ways to say "starve" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "starve": verhungern, Hungers sterben, aushungern, verhungern lassen.
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