No. 15,367 in German
verderben
To spoil, ruin, or corrupt.
In a sentence
Die schlechte Nachricht verdarb die Stimmung.
The bad news spoiled the mood.
Here, 'verderben' is used in the sense of ruining or negatively affecting an emotional state.
Das alte Brot ist vollständig verdorben.
The old bread is completely spoiled.
Here, 'verderben' is used to describe decay or spoilage of food.
Bitte verderb dir nicht die Freude durch Sorgen.
Please don't spoil your joy with worries.
Here, 'verderben' is used metaphorically to mean diminishing or lessening personal happiness or satisfaction.
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