die Zerschlagung, -en
breakup
The German word "Zerschlagung" is a noun that means "destruction," "smashing," or "breakup." It is derived from the verb "zerschlagen," which means "to smash" or "to break into pieces.”
Similar words in German include "Zerstörung" (destruction), "Vernichtung" (annihilation), and "Zerschmetterung" (shattering). The key difference is that "Zerschlagung" often connotes a more forceful, physical act of breaking or smashing, while "Zerstörung" is broader and can refer to various forms of destruction, both physical and metaphorical.
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Examples
Sie protestierten gegen die Zerschlagung des Unternehmens.noun
They protested against the breakup of the company.
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