noun · C1
die Durststrecke
[ˈdʊʁstˌʃtʁɛkə]
lean period, rough patch, dry spell
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Other Examples
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Jede Selbstständigkeit kennt Durststrecken, also lass dich davon nicht entmutigen.
Every self-employed business has lean periods, so don't let that discourage you.
Grammar
- Plural
- die Durststrecken In the plural the article is always "die".
Declension
The noun in the four cases, with the definite article.
| Case | Singular | Plural | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative wer? was? | die Durststrecke | die Durststrecken |
Diese Durststrecke überstehen wir nur, wenn wir zusammenhalten und keine Panik bekommen.
We'll only get through this lean period if we stick together and don't panic.
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| Accusative wen? was? | die Durststrecke | die Durststrecken | |
| Dative wem? | der Durststrecke | den Durststrecken |
Nach einer langen Durststrecke beim Lernen versteht Otti plötzlich jeden Satz im Radio.
After a long dry spell in his learning, Otti suddenly understands every sentence on the radio.
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| Genitive wessen? | der Durststrecke | der Durststrecken |
How the Word Is Built
Durst root strecke root
A compound: der Durst + die Strecke
The last word gives the article. More rules
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