No. 3,985 in German
vernichtung
"Vernichtung" means "annihilation" or "destruction" in English.
In a sentence
Die Vernichtung der Naturressourcen hat weitreichende Folgen.
The destruction of natural resources has far-reaching consequences.
In this sentence, 'vernichtung' is used to describe the act of permanently damaging or erasing natural resources, applied in an environmental context.
Historische Dokumente erzählen oft von der Vernichtung ganzer Kulturen.
Historical documents often speak of the eradication of entire cultures.
Here, 'vernichtung' pertains to the obliteration or suppression of cultural entities, emphasizing cultural loss or conflicts.
Die komplette Vernichtung der alten Gebäude öffnete Platz für neue Bauprojekte.
The complete demolition of the old buildings created space for new construction projects.
The term 'vernichtung' in this context relates to the physical destruction for urban development purposes.
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