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abgezehrt

wasted away, hollowed out

adjective AP-ge-tsairt Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

worn to nothing

Usage Note

Abgezehrt describes a body consumed by a long illness, starvation, or arduous effort — flesh and energy gradually drained. Abgezehrte Wangen (hollowed cheeks), ein abgezehrter Körper. More literary in tone than ausgemergelt; common in describing the effect of terminal illness.

Examples

"Das abgezehrte Gesicht der Kranken rührte alle Besucher an."

Natural Translation

The wasted face of the sick woman moved all visitors.

Literal Translation

The wasted face of the sick woman touched all visitors.

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