noun🔗ShareVerdienste, Lohn, Strafe(usually in the plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward"After a week of diligent studying, she felt she earned her deserts: a relaxing weekend. "Nach einer Woche fleißigen Lernens fand sie, dass sie ihren Lohn verdient hatte: ein entspanntes Wochenende.moralvaluephilosophyrightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWüsten, EinödenA barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland."The Sahara and the Gobi are vast deserts known for their extreme heat and lack of rain. "Die Sahara und die Gobi sind riesige Wüsten, die für ihre extreme Hitze und den Regenmangel bekannt sind.geographyareaenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWüsten, EinödenAny barren place or situation."The company's stock prices are in the deserts after the CEO scandal. "Die Aktienkurse des Unternehmens befinden sich nach dem CEO-Skandal in der Einöde.placesituationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerlassen, im Stich lassenTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake."A mother should never desert her children. "Eine Mutter sollte ihre Kinder niemals im Stich lassen.moralactionhumancharactersocietyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharedesertieren, verlassenTo leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission."Anyone found deserting will be punished."Jeder, der desertiert, wird bestraft.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
