ADJECTIVE
trocken/ˈtʁɔkŋ̩/dry; arid; dull (figurative)
trocken is a German adjective that means dry, arid, or dull (figurative). It is pronounced /ˈtʁɔkŋ̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "trockener" and "trockensten".
Definitions
1.not containing or covered with water or moisture(physical state)
a.not wet; dry to the touch
Das Handtuch ist jetzt wieder trocken.—The towel is now dry again.
2.where little precipitation falls; arid(climate/region)
a.climate or area with little rainfall
Im Süden Spaniens ist das Klima sehr trocken.—In southern Spain the climate is very dry.
3.dull, unemotional, or with little embellishment (often about humor or personality)(figurative, style or humor)
a.expressionless, matter-of-fact, or with subtle humor
Er hat einen sehr trockenen Humor.—He has a very dry sense of humor.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | trocken |
|---|---|
| Comparative | trockener |
| Superlative | trockensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "trocken" mean in English?
- "trocken" means dry, arid, or dull (figurative). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "trocken"?
- "trocken" is pronounced /ˈtʁɔkŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "trocken"?
- The comparative of "trocken" is "trockener" and the superlative is "trockensten".
- What part of speech is "trocken"?
- "trocken" is a adjective in German.
