No. 14,002 in Swedish

ödelägger

"Ödelägger" means "to destroy" or "to ruin."

In a sentence

Stormen ödelägger husen och trädgårdarna.
The storm is destroying the houses and gardens.
Here, 'ödelägger' is used to describe the destructive action of a storm damaging property.
Om vi fortsätter ignorera miljön, kommer vi ödelägga framtida generationers chans till ett gott liv.
If we keep ignoring the environment, we will destroy future generations' chances for a good life.
In this sentence, 'ödelägger' metaphorically expresses the harm caused to opportunities due to environmental neglect.
Krigen ödelägger stadens kulturarv och dess invånares liv.
The wars are devastating the city's cultural heritage and the lives of its inhabitants.
'ödelägger' refers to the severe impact and destruction caused by wars to heritage and lives.

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