This is the 15213th most frequent German word.
trockene
"Dry"
The word 'trockene' is used as an attributive adjective describing the noun 'Wüste' (desert), indicating it is dry.
Die trockene Wüste erstreckt sich kilometerweit.
The dry desert stretches for kilometers.
Here, 'trockene' is again used as an attributive adjective, modifying the plural noun 'Handtücher' (towels), emphasizing their dry state.
Ich bevorzuge trockene Handtücher nach dem Baden.
I prefer dry towels after bathing.
'Trockene' is used metaphorically as an adjective to describe the noun 'Erklärung' (explanation), implying it lacks excitement or detail, showcasing its idiomatic use.