NOUN
Zerstörer/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/destroyer; destroyer (warship)
Zerstörer is a German noun that means destroyer or destroyer (warship). It is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zerstörer".
Definitions
1.someone or something that destroys; destroyer(general)
a.person or thing that causes great damage or destruction
Der Brandstifter war der Zerstörer des alten Gebäudes.—The arsonist was the destroyer of the old building.
2.type of fast, maneuverable warship (destroyer)(military/navy)
a.warship intended for escorting larger vessels and defending them against smaller attackers
Der Zerstörer begleitet den Flugzeugträger auf seiner Mission.—The destroyer accompanies the aircraft carrier on its mission.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Zerstörer | die Zerstörer |
| Genitive | des Zerstörers | der Zerstörer |
| Dative | dem Zerstörer | den Zerstörern |
| Accusative | den Zerstörer | die Zerstörer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zerstörer" mean in English?
- "Zerstörer" means destroyer or destroyer (warship). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zerstörer"?
- "Zerstörer" is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zerstörer" der, die, or das?
- "Zerstörer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Zerstörer"?
- The plural of "Zerstörer" is "Zerstörer".
- What part of speech is "Zerstörer"?
- "Zerstörer" is a noun in German.
