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Zerstören Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zerstören" is used as verb with the meaning of "destroy", "ruin" or "demolish".
Essential properties of "zerstören"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zerstören
- Simple past: zerstörte
- Participle: zerstört
regulartransitive
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 "zerstören" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To severely damage or ruin something"
- Definition: "To cause severe or irreparable damage to something, rendering it unusable or in ruins."
- Translation(s): destroy, ruin, demolish, devastate
- Synonym(s): vernichten, ruinieren, demolieren
- Antonym(s): reparieren, aufbauen
- Related word(s): zerstörung, zertrümmern, verwüsten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Sturm hat viele Häuser zerstört.
- Die Explosion zerstörte das gesamte Gebäude.
- Krieg kann ganze Städte zerstören.
2.) "To destroy something intangible"
- Definition: "To put an end to something intangible, such as plans, hopes, or relationships."
- Translation(s): destroy, ruin, shatter, wreck
- Synonym(s): vernichten, zunichtemachen, kaputtmachen
- Related word(s): Zerstörung, Zerbrechen, Auflösen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine Lügen haben unsere Beziehung zerstört.
- Der Skandal zerstörte seine politische Karriere.
- Diese Nachricht hat all meine Hoffnungen zerstört.