This is the 8022nd most frequent German word.
hungertod
Death by starvation.
The word 'Hungertod' is used here to describe the tragic outcome of dying due to hunger, encapsulating the concept of starvation.
Viele Menschen leiden unter Hungertod in ärmeren Ländern.
Many people suffer from starvation in poorer countries.
In this sentence, 'Hungertod' refers to the phenomenon or problem of starving to death, implying efforts to prevent such occurrences.
Die Regierung kämpft gegen den Hungertod durch humanitäre Hilfe.
The government fights against starvation through humanitarian aid.
Here, 'Hungertod' is used to denote the instances or occurrences of people dying from hunger, emphasizing the urgency to address this issue.