No. 12,341 in German
verwerfungen
"Verwerfungen" means "faults" or "disruptions," often referring to geological faults or figurative upheavals.
In a sentence
Die geologischen Verwerfungen verursachten Erdbeben in der Region.
The geological faults caused earthquakes in the region.
Here, 'Verwerfungen' refers to geological displacements or faults occurring in the earth's crust.
Politische Verwerfungen haben zu Unsicherheit im Land geführt.
Political disruptions have led to uncertainty in the country.
In this context, 'Verwerfungen' metaphorically describes disturbances or upheavals in sociopolitical structures.
Zwischen den Parteien gibt es erhebliche Verwerfungen, die Kompromisse erschweren.
There are significant conflicts between the parties, making compromises difficult.
Here, 'Verwerfungen' signifies conceptual or relational discord and conflicts between groups or ideologies.
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