Ruinieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ruinieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to ruin", "to destroy" or "to wreck".

Essential properties of "ruinieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ruinieren
  • Simple past: ruinierte
  • Participle: ruiniert

See full conjugation of ruinieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ruinieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause severe damage or destruction"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm hat das Dach des Hauses ruiniert.The storm ruined the roof of the house.
  2. Sein unüberlegtes Handeln hat seine Karriere ruiniert.His thoughtless actions ruined his career.
  3. Die schlechte Investition hat das Unternehmen ruiniert.The bad investment ruined the company.

2.) "To cause financial ruin or bankruptcy"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fehlinvestition hat ihn finanziell ruiniert.The bad investment financially ruined him.
  2. Der Betrugsskandal hat die Firma ruiniert.The fraud scandal ruined the company.
  3. Sein Lebensstil hat ihn ruiniert.His lifestyle ruined him.
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