Schiffbruch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schiffbruch" is used as noun with the meaning of "shipwreck", "foundering" or "failure".

Essential properties of "Schiffbruch"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Schiffbruch
  • Plural: die Schiffbrüche

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The destruction or sinking of a ship at sea"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Schiffbruch des großen Kreuzfahrtschiffes war eine Tragödie.The shipwreck of the large cruise ship was a tragedy.
  2. Nach dem Schiffbruch wurden die Überlebenden gerettet.After the shipwreck, the survivors were rescued.
  3. Ein plötzlicher Sturm führte zum Schiffbruch des Frachters.A sudden storm led to the shipwreck of the freighter.

2.) "The failure or collapse of a plan or project"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Plan erlitt einen Schiffbruch wegen schlechter Planung.The plan suffered a failure due to poor planning.
  2. Sein Projekt ging trotz aller Bemühungen in Schiffbruch.His project failed despite all efforts.
  3. Nach dem Schiffbruch des Unternehmens musste er neu anfangen.After the company's collapse, he had to start anew.
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