NOUN

Wüste/ˈvyːstə/desert

Wüste is a German noun that means desert. It is pronounced /ˈvyːstə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Wüsten".

Definitions

1.very dry, sandy or rocky land with little or no vegetation(geography)

a.large, dry area, usually with sand or rocks and little rainfall

Die Sahara ist die größte Wüste der Welt.The Sahara is the largest desert in the world.

2.place or situation where something is missing, especially life or excitement(figurative)

a.place or time without life, activity, or interest

Nach dem Umzug war das Haus eine echte Wüste.After the move, the house was a real desert.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Wüstedie Wüsten
Genitiveder Wüsteder Wüsten
Dativeder Wüsteden Wüsten
Accusativedie Wüstedie Wüsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wüste" mean in English?
"Wüste" means desert. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wüste"?
"Wüste" is pronounced /ˈvyːstə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wüste" der, die, or das?
"Wüste" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Wüste"?
The plural of "Wüste" is "Wüsten".
What part of speech is "Wüste"?
"Wüste" is a noun in German.

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