verheerend
devastating
Etwas verursacht großen Schaden oder großes Unglück.
The German word "verheerend" is an adjective that means "devastating" or "disastrous." It derives from the verb "verheeren," which means to devastate, ravage, or to lay waste. When used in context, "verheerend" describes severe damage, destruction, or a catastrophic impact of some event or action. Similar words in German with related meanings include "katastrophal" (catastrophic), "vernichtend" (destructive), and "zerstörerisch" (destructive).
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Examples
Die Folgen des Unfalls waren verheerend.adjective
The consequences of the accident were devastating.
Ein verheerender Sturm hat die Stadt getroffen.adjective
A devastating storm hit the city.
Ein verheerender Sturm zog letzte Nacht durch die Stadt.adjective
A devastating storm swept through the city last night.
Ein verheerender Sturm zog über das Land.adjective
A devastating storm swept across the country.
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