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verdorrt

withered, dried up (plants)

adjective fer-DORT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

parched, shrivelled

Usage Note

verdorrt describes plants or vegetation that have dried out and died. Verdorrte Blätter are brittle and brown; ein verdorrtes Feld has been scorched by drought. Not used for people except metaphorically.

Examples

"Die verdorrten Blumen auf dem Balkon zeugten von einem langen Urlaub."

Natural Translation

The withered flowers on the balcony told of a long holiday.

Literal Translation

The withered flowers on the balcony bore-witness of a long holiday.

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