zermartern
C1to mull over
- English meaning
- to mull over
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zermartern in a sentence
Er zermarterte sich das Gehirn, um herauszufinden, was er falsch gemacht hatte.
Word family
zermartern is built from martern (to martyr / torture / torment). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.
Words that go with zermartern
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Questions about zermartern
What does zermartern mean in English?
zermartern means "to mull over". For example: "Er zermarterte sich das Gehirn, um herauszufinden, was er falsch gemacht hatte."
What level is zermartern in German?
zermartern is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.
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