ausgehungert
starving
Very weak or very hungry because of intense or prolonged hunger.
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Wanderung kamen wir völlig ausgehungert im Gasthaus an.
After the long hike, we arrived at the inn completely famished.
ausgehungert
starving / famished
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Meanings
ausgehungert
starved for
Having a very strong, long-unfulfilled desire or need for something.
EXAMPLE
Nach Monaten ohne Urlaub war sie geradezu ausgehungert nach neuen Erlebnissen.
After months without a vacation, she was practically starved for new experiences.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to ausgehungert.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to ausgehungert.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to ausgehungert.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Ausgehungert' (starving / famished) is the past participle of 'aushungern' (to starve) and visibly consists of 'aus-' and 'gehungert'. The prefix 'aus-' comes before the participle form of 'hungern' (to go hungry): 'aus-ge-hungert'.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Flug waren wir völlig ausgehungert.
After the long flight, we were completely famished.
Context clue
When 'ausgehungert' (starving / famished) refers to food, the body, or physical exertion, it usually has its literal meaning. In the expression 'ausgehungert nach' (starved for), however, it is often followed by an abstract desire or need.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem anstrengenden Aufstieg waren alle ausgehungert.
After the strenuous climb, everyone was starving.
Nach Jahren ohne Forschung war er ausgehungert nach neuen Herausforderungen.
After years without research, he was starved for new challenges.
Typical intensifiers
For its physical meaning, 'ausgehungert' (starving / famished) often appears with intensifiers such as 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'regelrecht' (absolutely). The word often describes a state after strenuous activity or a prolonged period without food.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder kamen nach dem Schwimmtraining regelrecht ausgehungert nach Hause.
After swimming practice, the children came home absolutely starving.
The preposition nach
When expressing a strong, long-unfulfilled desire, 'ausgehungert nach' (starved for) is often used with the dative. It is frequently followed by abstract things such as experiences, recognition, or attention.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem ruhigen Winter war das Team ausgehungert nach neuen Aufgaben.
After the quiet winter, the team was starved for new tasks.
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