Let’s be honest, sometimes English can be confusing. Sometimes when learning English it is easy to mix up words or be unsure when to use them.
I often hear German speakers who are learning English make mistakes with the words ‘desert’ and ‘dessert’.
Take a look at the examples below. Hopefully they will make things clearer for you.
Desert can be a noun or an adjective when referring to arid, dry land or a remote place.
E.g. The Gobi, Sahara and Kalahari are all examples of deserts.
Some plants have adapted to live in desert conditions.
I would not like to be stranded on a desert island.
As a verb it means to go away from, to leave or to abandon and is often (but not only) used in military terms:
E.g. He deserted the army and faced tough consequences as a result.
After the industrial accident the inhabitants deserted the town.
Dessert is a noun and it is the final course of a meal. It is often but not always sweet.
E.g. My favourite dessert is chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.
That restaurant serves the best desserts I have ever tasted.
Remember: Du iSSt deSSert.
Have fun learning English!
Louise