This is the 13741st most frequent German word.
entbehrungsreich
Characterized by hardship or deprivation.
In this sentence, 'entbehrungsreich' is used as an adjective to describe a life full of hardships and deprivations.
Das Leben vieler Soldaten im Krieg war entbehrungsreich.
The lives of many soldiers in the war were deprived.
Here, 'entbehrungsreich' modifies the noun 'Jahre', emphasizing the struggles and scarcity of resources during that time.
Die entbehrungsreichen Jahre während der Wirtschaftskrise prägten eine ganze Generation.
The years of deprivation during the economic crisis shaped an entire generation.
In this context, 'entbehrungsreich' is intensified by the superlative form, illustrating a situation of extreme deprivation and endurance.