adjective
verlustreich
costly
The German word "verlustreich" is an adjective composed of two parts:
- Verlust: loss
- reich: rich, abundant
So, verlustreich literally means "rich in losses" or "marked by heavy losses." It is used to describe situations, operations, or events that involve significant losses, often financially or materially.
Similar words:
- verlustbringend (causing loss)
- defizitär (deficit-ridden)
- verlusthaft (lossy)
Differences:
- verlustreich emphasizes the extent or abundance of losses.
- verlustbringend highlights that something actively causes or leads to losses.
- defizitär refers specifically to financial or accounting deficits.
- verlusthaft is more technical, often used in contexts like electronics or material science, meaning something "lossy" or inefficient.
In summary: "verlustreich" focuses on a high quantity of losses, while similar words may stress causation or specific types of loss.
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Examples
Die Schlacht war verlustreich.adjective
The battle was costly.
Vergangene Kämpfe waren äußerst verlustreich.adjective
Past battles were extremely costly.
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