No. 14,404 in German
karge
Sparse; meager; barren.
In a sentence
Die karge Landschaft war dennoch faszinierend.
The barren landscape was still fascinating.
Here, 'karge' describes the landscape as sparse and lacking lush features, indicating an almost minimalist natural aesthetic.
Seine karge Mahlzeit bestand nur aus Brot und Wasser.
His meager meal consisted only of bread and water.
In this sentence, 'karge' is used to describe the meal as minimal in content, emphasizing its simplicity and lack of variety.
Die kargen Informationen erschwerten die Recherche.
The sparse information made the research difficult.
The term 'karge' in this context refers to the limited and insufficient nature of the information available, highlighting a challenge in obtaining comprehensive data.
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