Dürreperiode

drought period

noun DUER-e-pe-ryoh-de Rare

Also means

dry spell

Usage Note

Dürreperiode describes a prolonged period of below-average precipitation that stresses agriculture and ecosystems. Germany has experienced severe Dürreperioden since 2018, making the term a staple of news and agricultural reporting.

Examples

"Die anhaltende Dürreperiode ließ viele Wälder absterben."

Natural Translation

The prolonged drought period caused many forests to die off.

Literal Translation

The persistent drought-period let many forests die-off.

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