German Word · Intermediate
Wüste
wilderness, waste, wasteland
Pronunciation: /ˈvyːstə/
Meaning
wilderness, waste, wasteland
Example
O könnt' ich fliegen wie Tauben dahin, weit hinweg vor dem Feinde zu fliehn! In die Wüste eilt' ich dann fort,
Oh, if I could fly off like the doves, flee far away from the foe! Into the wilderness I would then hasten, and find repose in a shadowy place.
Practice tips
- Practice Wüste 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.