zerstören

C1

destroy

English meaning
destroy

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zerstören in a sentence

Das Feuer hat das Haus zerstört.

Word family

zerstören is built from stören (disturb). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about zerstören

What does zerstören mean in English?

zerstören means "destroy". For example: "Das Feuer hat das Haus zerstört."

What level is zerstören in German?

zerstören is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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