vertilgen
eradicate · exterminate
Etwas ganz wegmachen oder so stark kaputt machen, dass nichts mehr davon übrig bleibt.
The German word "vertilgen" is a verb that means "to eradicate", "to eliminate", or "to exterminate". It is derived from the prefix "ver" and the verb "tilgen," which means "to remove" or "to erase". "Vertilgen" often refers to the complete removal or destruction of something, such as a pest or a debt.
Similar words in German include "ausrotten" (to root out), "beseitigen" (to eliminate), and "eliminieren" (to eliminate). The main difference is that "vertilgen" often implies a total and decisive removal, while "beseitigen" and "eliminieren" can lean towards the idea of removing obstacles or inconveniences rather than a complete eradication.
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Examples
Sie wollen die Schädlinge im Garten vollständig vertilgen.verb
They want to completely eradicate the pests in the garden.
Alle hoffen, die Mücken zu vertilgen.verb
Everyone hopes to exterminate the mosquitoes.
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