noun

der Zusammenbruch, ¨-e

collapse

The German word "Zusammenbruch" translates to "breakdown" or "collapse" in English. It is a noun derived from the verb "zusammenbrechen," which means "to break down" or "to collapse."

Related words in German include "Zerfall" (decay), "Kollaps" (collapse), and "Verfall" (deterioration).

Words with a similar meaning in English are "failure," "crash," and "fall."

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Examples

Der plötzliche Zusammenbruch des Gebäudes war schockierend.noun

The sudden collapse of the building was shocking.

Der Zusammenbruch war unerwartet.noun

The collapse was unexpected.

Der Zusammenbruch des Gebäudes war schockierend.noun

The collapse of the building was shocking.

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