This is the 15672nd most frequent German word.
zerstörte
"Zerstörte" means "destroyed" in English.
In this sentence, 'zerstörte' is used to describe the action of the storm causing destruction to the roof.
Der Sturm zerstörte das Dach des Hauses.
The storm destroyed the roof of the house.
Here, 'zerstörte' conveys the figurative action of taking away someone's hope.
Sie zerstörte seine Hoffnung auf eine Versöhnung.
She destroyed his hope for reconciliation.
In this example, 'zerstörte' is used to explain an unintentional act of breaking down or damaging.