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verdorren — meaning in English

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English meaning

wither verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.

Senses

verdorren is used for these senses in English:

dry up (transitive) To cause to become dry.
wither (intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

wither — full definition

verb To shrink, dry up, or lose freshness, especially from lack of water.
verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or importance.

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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.

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”.

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”.

Related German words

austrocknen versiegen trockenlegen vertrocknen verwelken welken schwinden schwächer werden verkümmern