karg
barren
The German word "karg" is an adjective that translates to "sparse" or "meager." It describes something that is lacking in quantity, richness, or adornment. "Karg" can be used to refer to environments, resources, or even living conditions that are austere or minimal.
Similar words in German include "dürftig" (meager or poor) and "arm" (poor or stark).
However, there are differences:
- "dürftig" often implies inadequacy or insufficient quality, while "karg" emphasizes scarcity or lack of abundance without necessarily invoking a sense of poverty.
- "arm" typically relates more broadly to lack of wealth or richness and can refer to various contexts, including emotional or spiritual poverty, whereas "karg" is more specific to the physical or aesthetic quality of something.
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Examples
Trotz harter Lebensbedingungen und spärlicher Vegetation zeigt die Region einen besonderen Charme durch ihre kargen Landschaften.adjective
Despite harsh living conditions and sparse vegetation, the region shows a special charm through its barren landscapes.
Obwohl die Region als karg gilt, findet man dort beeindruckend vielfältige Pflanzenarten.adjective
Although the region is considered barren, one can find impressively diverse plant species there.
Trotz des kargen Bodens konnten die Bauern dieses Jahr eine ordentliche Ernte einfahren.adjective
Despite the barren soil, the farmers were able to bring in a decent harvest this year.
Wo früher dichter Wald stand, ist jetzt eine karge Landschaft zu sehen.adjective
Where there used to be dense forest, a barren landscape can now be seen.
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