No. 13,821 in German
erodieren
To erode or wear away.
In a sentence
Der Wind und Regen erodieren den Boden über Jahre.
The wind and rain erode the soil over years.
In this sentence, "erodieren" refers to the physical erosion of soil caused by natural elements like wind and rain.
Kritik an der Führung der Firma hat das Vertrauen der Kunden erodiert.
Criticism of the company's leadership has eroded customer trust.
Here, "erodieren" is used metaphorically to describe the gradual loss or weakening of trust.
Die Fundamente des alten Gebäudes beginnen zu erodieren.
The foundations of the old building are beginning to erode.
In this instance, "erodieren" specifies the physical degradation or wear of the building's structure.
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