No. 15,667 in German
zerborstene
"Zerborstene" means "shattered" or "burst" in English.
In a sentence
Die zerborstene Vase lag in Scherben auf dem Boden.
The shattered vase lay in shards on the floor.
'Zerborstene' describes the vase, indicating that it has shattered into pieces.
Nach dem Unfall standen die zerborstenen Fenster des Autos offen.
After the accident, the shattered car windows stood open.
'Zerborstenen' modifies 'Fenster', showing that the windows have been shattered.
Das Haus war alt und hatte zerborstene Mauern wegen des Erdbebens.
The house was old and had fractured walls due to the earthquake.
'Zerborstene' characterizes the walls as having been fractured or broken due to an event.
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