No. 15,671 in German
zersetzt
"Zersetzt" means "decomposed" or "disintegrated."
In a sentence
Der Regen zersetzt die Farbe auf dem alten Gemälde.
The rain decomposes the paint on the old painting.
Here, 'zersetzt' is used literally to describe a process of decomposition or breakdown of material caused by external factors like rain.
Die Zeit hat die alte Pergamentrolle zersetzt.
Time has decomposed the old parchment roll.
In this sentence, 'zersetzt' is used metaphorically to indicate the natural degradation or breakdown of an object over a long period.
Einige philosophische Strömungen zersetzen traditionelle Denkweisen.
Some philosophical movements deconstruct traditional ways of thinking.
In this context, 'zersetzt' is used figuratively to describe analyzing or breaking down established ideas into their components, challenging their validity or cohesion.
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