die Entbehrung, -en
privation
Eine schwere Zeit, in der jemand auf wichtige Dinge verzichten muss und nur wenig zum Leben hat.
The German word "Entbehrung" is a noun that means " deprivation" or "lack". It is derived from the verb "entbehren," which means "to do without" or "to be devoid of." "Entbehrung" refers to the state of being without something that one would normally have or desire, often implying hardship or suffering due to that lack.
Similar words in German include "Mangel" (shortage), "Fehl" (deficiency), and "Entziehung" (withdrawal).
The primary difference between "Entbehrung" and these similar words is that "Entbehrung" specifically emphasizes the aspect of suffering or hardship due to deprivation, while "Mangel" refers more broadly to shortages without necessarily implying hardship, and "Entziehung" often relates to situations where something has been forcibly taken away or withheld.
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Die Entbehrung war schwer zu ertragen.noun
The privation was hard to endure.
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