Dürren

Dürren is a German-language term that can refer to droughts or dryness when used as the plural form of the noun Dürre. In meteorology and agriculture, Dürren describes extended periods with very low precipitation and reduced soil moisture; the singular Dürre is more common in everyday language.

Linguistically, the word derives from the German dürr meaning dry, with the abstract noun suffix -e forming Dürre; the plural Dürren is used when speaking of multiple drought periods or contexts. In scientific and technical usage, Dürren can denote several concurrent or successive drought events affecting a region or ecosystem.

Geography and toponymy: The element Dürren appears in some place names in German-speaking regions, reflecting historic land conditions or naming practices. As a toponym component, it may indicate a site once characterized by arid soil, sparse vegetation, or land clearance.

As a surname: Dürren is also a German-language surname. It may occur with variations such as Durren in other countries due to orthographic changes or transliteration. The surname is relatively uncommon and does not imply a specific lineage or region without additional genealogical context.

See also: Dürre (drought), Düren (a city in Germany).