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Zerfallen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zerfallen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to decay", "to disintegrate" or "to fall apart". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "zerfallen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: zerfallen
- Simple past: zerfiel
- Participle: zerfallen
irregularintransitive
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 "zerfallen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To disintegrate or fall into ruin"
"Zerfallen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To disintegrate or decompose into smaller parts or into ruins."
- Translation(s): to decay, to disintegrate, to fall apart, to fall into ruin
- Synonym(s): auseinanderfallen, verfallen
- Antonym(s): aufbauen, entstehen
- Related word(s): Zerfall, Verfall
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das alte Gebäude ist im Laufe der Jahre zerfallen.
- Die antike Stadt begann nach dem Erdbeben zu zerfallen.
- Ohne Pflege wird das Holz schnell zerfallen.
2.) "In a state of decay or ruin (adjective)"
"Zerfallen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "In a state of decomposition or ruin, usually due to lack of maintenance."
- Translation(s): decayed, dilapidated, ruined, crumbling
- Synonym(s): verfallen, baufällig
- Antonym(s): intakt, neu
- Related word(s): Zerfall, Ruine
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das zerfallene Schloss zieht viele Touristen an.
- Die zerfallene Brücke ist nicht mehr sicher.
- Ein zerfallenes Haus kann gefährlich sein.