NOUN

Zermürbungwearing down; attrition; erosion

Zermürbung is a German noun that means wearing down, attrition, or erosion.

Definitions

1.gradual physical or mental exhaustion; process of being worn down(general)

a.psychological or physical weakening due to prolonged stress or struggle

Die ständige Zermürbung im Büroalltag kann zu gesundheitlichen Problemen führen.The constant attrition in everyday office life can lead to health problems.

b.persistent weakening or reduction of strength, especially in conflicts or warfare

Im Stellungskrieg setzte sich eine Phase der Zermürbung durch.In trench warfare, a period of attrition prevailed.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Zermürbungen
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"Zermürbung" means wearing down, attrition, or erosion. It is a German noun.
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"Zermürbung" is a noun in German.

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