VERB
zerstören/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁən/to destroy; to ruin; to wreck
zerstören is a German verb that means to destroy, to ruin, or to wreck. 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 works(general actions)
a.to cause complete destruction
Das Feuer zerstörte das alte Gebäude.—The fire destroyed the old building.
b.to ruin something irreparably or make it unusable
Der Streit hat ihre Freundschaft zerstört.—The argument destroyed their friendship.
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 wreck. 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.
