Also means
meagre, scant
Usage Note
Karg describes a landscape or environment with very little vegetation, resources, or adornment — a barren hillside, spare furnishings, or a meagre meal. It implies an austere minimalism, not always negative: a karge Berglandschaft can be beautiful.
Examples
"Die karge Felsenlandschaft der Hochalpen übte einen eigentümlichen Reiz aus."
Natural Translation
The sparse rocky landscape of the high Alps exerted a peculiar attraction.
Literal Translation
The sparse rocky landscape of the high Alps exerted a peculiar charm.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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