No. 13,741 in German
entbehrungsreich
Characterized by hardship or deprivation.
In a sentence
Das Leben vieler Soldaten im Krieg war entbehrungsreich.
The lives of many soldiers in the war were deprived.
In this sentence, 'entbehrungsreich' is used as an adjective to describe a life full of hardships and deprivations.
Die entbehrungsreichen Jahre während der Wirtschaftskrise prägten eine ganze Generation.
The years of deprivation during the economic crisis shaped an entire generation.
Here, 'entbehrungsreich' modifies the noun 'Jahre', emphasizing the struggles and scarcity of resources during that time.
Auch im entbehrungsreichsten Zustand bewahrte sie ihre Hoffnung.
Even in the most deprived state, she retained her hope.
In this context, 'entbehrungsreich' is intensified by the superlative form, illustrating a situation of extreme deprivation and endurance.
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