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unfruchtbar (adjective)

Not capable of producing vegetation or crops; infertile.

💬 Example

"Der Boden in der Wüste ist unfruchtbar."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'UN-' (not) + 'FRUIT' + 'BAR' (able). If a 'BAR' serves 'UN-FRUIT', it is a very unproductive and 'unfruchtbar'...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'furchtbar' instead of 'unfruchtbar'. → unfruchtbar

Saying 'Der Boden ist unfruchtbare'. → Der Boden ist unfruchtbar.

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