No. 3,995 in German
verwüstung
Destruction; devastation.
In a sentence
Die Verwüstung der Landschaft war nach dem Sturm offensichtlich.
The devastation of the landscape was obvious after the storm.
In this sentence, 'Verwüstung' is used as a noun to describe the damage caused to the landscape.
Der Krieg hinterließ eine Spur der Verwüstung.
The war left a trail of devastation.
Here, 'Verwüstung' denotes the consequential state of destruction left behind by warfare, emphasizing its impact.
Seine unbedachten Handlungen brachten Verwüstung in mein Leben.
His reckless actions brought devastation to my life.
In this sentence, 'Verwüstung' is used metaphorically to describe emotional or personal turmoil caused by someone's actions.
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