NOUN
Zerstörung/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁʊŋ/destruction; devastation; ruin
Zerstörung is a German noun that means destruction, devastation, or ruin. It is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zerstörungen".
Definitions
1.the act or result of destroying something; demolition or devastation(general)
a.the complete ruin or severe damage of something
Der Krieg führte zur vollständigen Zerstörung der Stadt.—The war led to the complete destruction of the city.
2.causing the breakdown or end of something immaterial(abstract, figurative)
a.the loss or dissolution of abstract things such as trust or order
Die Zerstörung ihres Vertrauens war nicht mehr rückgängig zu machen.—The destruction of her trust could not be undone.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zerstörung | die Zerstörungen |
| Genitive | der Zerstörung | der Zerstörungen |
| Dative | der Zerstörung | den Zerstörungen |
| Accusative | die Zerstörung | die Zerstörungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zerstörung" mean in English?
- "Zerstörung" means destruction, devastation, or ruin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zerstörung"?
- "Zerstörung" is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zerstörung" der, die, or das?
- "Zerstörung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zerstörung"?
- The plural of "Zerstörung" is "Zerstörungen".
- What part of speech is "Zerstörung"?
- "Zerstörung" is a noun in German.
