zerlegen

C1

to decompose

English meaning
to decompose

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zerlegen in a sentence

Das Jahr wird in zwölf Monate zerlegt.

Word family

zerlegen is built from legen (lay, put, place). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about zerlegen

What does zerlegen mean in English?

zerlegen means "to decompose". For example: "Das Jahr wird in zwölf Monate zerlegt."

What level is zerlegen in German?

zerlegen is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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