German Word · Intermediate
Hungersnot
famine
Pronunciation: /ˈhʊŋɐsˌnoːt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "famine".
Example
2003, Franz Eugen Schlachter, Die Bibel (“Schlachter 2000”), Genfer Bibelgesellschaft, Kings I 7:50
And the whole world came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph, for there was a great famine over the entire Earth.
Practice tips
- Practice Hungersnot out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.