Einstürzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einstürzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to collapse", "to fall down" or "to cave in".

Essential properties of "einstürzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einstürzen
  • Simple past: stürzte ein
  • Participle: eingestürzt

See full conjugation of einstürzen

regularseparableintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einstürzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To collapse or fall down (structures/buildings)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das alte Gebäude wird bald einstürzen.The old building will soon collapse.
  2. Nach dem Erdbeben begann die Brücke zu einstürzen.After the earthquake, the bridge began to collapse.
  3. Die Decke drohte unter der Last des Schnees zu einstürzen.The ceiling threatened to collapse under the weight of the snow.

2.) "To fail or fall apart (plans/projects)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Plan könnte jederzeit einstürzen.The plan could fall apart at any time.
  2. Seine Karriere begann zu einstürzen, nachdem der Skandal bekannt wurde.His career began to collapse after the scandal became known.
  3. Ohne Unterstützung wird das Projekt einstürzen.Without support, the project will collapse.
Search more words →