tsɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁən
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Translation
to destroy
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Word origin
From zer- (apart, to pieces) and stören (to disturb), literally 'to disturb apart'.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- zer- + stören
Grammar
Examples
Sturm .
The storm destroyed many houses.
Dokument .
Please don't destroy the document.
Scheune .
The fire destroyed the old barn.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: Words 761-770.