No. 12,019 in German
trümmerfeld
A "trümmerfeld" in German refers to a "field of rubble" or "debris field."
In a sentence
Nach dem Erdbeben war die Innenstadt ein einziges Trümmerfeld.
After the earthquake, the city center was a complete field of debris.
Describing a place ravaged by destruction as a literal field of debris.
Die Kommunikation in diesem Team ist ein Trümmerfeld.
The communication in this team is a mess.
Using 'Trümmerfeld' metaphorically to describe chaos or disorder in a situation.
Die archäologischen Ausgrabungen konzentrieren sich auf ein antikes Trümmerfeld.
The archaeological excavations focus on an ancient debris field.
Employing 'Trümmerfeld' in an academic context to describe a historical site covered by remnants.
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