verhungern /fɛɾhˈʊŋɜn/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "starve".

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Source term
starve
Translation
verhungern
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form verhungern
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + verhungern
Examples
Viele Familien würden ohne die Unterstützung von Lebensmittelbanken verhungern.
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Example Sentences

Viele Familien würden ohne die Unterstützung von Lebensmittelbanken verhungern.

English: Many families would starve without the support of food banks.

B2 · Action and Reaction

Ich bin nach der langen Bergwanderung heute total ausgehungert.

English: I am absolutely starving after that long mountain hike today.

B2 · Action and Reaction

Kinder sollten in einem so reichen, modernen Land niemals hungern.

English: Children should never starve in such a wealthy modern country.

B2 · Action and Reaction

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