English–German

“desolate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vyːst/

Example

Die wüste Landschaft beeindruckte mich.

The desolate landscape impressed me.

Illustration for wüst (desolate)

How to say “desolate” in German

“Desolate” in German is wüst.

A bare landscape that feels abandoned, harsh, and without activity.

Full entry for wüst: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wüst

Nach dem Sturm war das Dorf wüst und verlassen.

The village was desolate and deserted after the storm.

Tips for using wüst

  • Wüst can also describe chaotic or vulgar conditions, as in wüste Zustände or wüste Beschimpfungen, not only empty landscapes.

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