VERB
zerstören/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁən/to destroy; to ruin; to demolish
zerstören is a German verb that means to destroy, to ruin, or to demolish. It is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zerstörte" and the past participle is "zerstört".
Definitions
1.to damage something so badly that it no longer exists or functions(transitive action)
a.to completely demolish or ruin something physical
Der Sturm hat viele Häuser zerstört.—The storm destroyed many houses.
b.to ruin something immaterial, e.g., a relationship or hope
Diese Lüge hat ihr Vertrauen zerstört.—This lie destroyed her trust.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zerstören |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zerstöre |
| Present (du) | zerstörst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zerstört |
| Preterite (ich) | zerstörte |
| Participle II | zerstört |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zerstörte |
| Imperative (singular) | zerstöre |
| Imperative (plural) | zerstört |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zerstören" mean in English?
- "zerstören" means to destroy, to ruin, or to demolish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "zerstören"?
- "zerstören" is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "zerstören"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "zerstören" is "zerstört", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "zerstören"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "zerstören" becomes "zerstörte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "zerstören"?
- "zerstören" is a verb in German.
