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# barren
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## Definition
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To be "barren" means to not be fertile or fruitful.
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* Soil or land that is barren is not able to produce any plants.
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* A woman who is barren is one who does not have any children or who is physically unable to conceive a child.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* When "barren" is used to refer to land, it could be translated as "not fertile" or "unfruitful" or "without plants."
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* When it is referring to a barren woman, it could be translated as "childless" or "not able to bear children" or "unable to conceive a child."
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