Translation of "severe" to German

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Dictionary translations for "severe"

severe [sɪˈvɪə] adjective

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schwer

The withdrawal symptoms are more severe than I thought.

Die Entzugserscheinungen sind schwerer als ich mir eingebildet hatte.

streng

He was severe with his children.

Er war streng zu seinen Kindern.

drastisch (change)

The Spanish government has announced a severe austerity budget.

Die spanische Regierung hat einen drastischen Sparhaushalt angekündigt.

rau (climate)

On the whole, the country has a severe climate.

Im Großen und Ganzen hat das Land ein raues Klima.

hart

rigoros (control)

drakonisch (measure)

heftig (aches)

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Phrases with "severe" (4)

severe earthquake - schwere Erdbeben
severe injury - schwere Verletzung
severe punishment - strenge Bestrafung
severe questioning - scharfe Verhör

Contexts with "severe"

The withdrawal symptoms are more severe than I thought. Die Entzugserscheinungen sind schwerer als ich mir eingebildet hatte.

He was severe with his children. Er war streng zu seinen Kindern.

The Spanish government has announced a severe austerity budget. Die spanische Regierung hat einen drastischen Sparhaushalt angekündigt.

On the whole, the country has a severe climate. Im Großen und Ganzen hat das Land ein raues Klima.

This year the region has been hit by a severe drought. In diesem Jahr wurde die Region von einer schweren Trockenheit heimgesucht.

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