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crumble in German

crumble in German is Crumble, zerbröckeln, zerkrümeln — crumble means to break apart into small pieces or fall to ruin.

crumble in German

Crumble
noun
A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar.
zerbröckeln
verb
(intransitive, often, figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.
zerkrümeln
verb
(intransitive, often, figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.
bröckeln
verb
(intransitive, often, figurative) To fall apart; to disintegrate.
krümeln
verb
(transitive) To break into crumbs.
zerkrümeln
verb
(transitive) To break into crumbs.

What does "crumble" mean?

  1. verb To break apart into small pieces or fall to ruin.
    "The old wall crumbled under the weight of the tree."
  2. noun A British dessert of stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mix of flour, butter, and sugar.
    "We had apple crumble with custard for pudding."
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crumble in a sentence

  • The old wall crumbled under the weight of the tree.
  • Her confidence crumbled after the harsh review.
  • We had apple crumble with custard for pudding.

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What is "crumble" in German?

"crumble" in German is Crumble, zerbröckeln, zerkrümeln. crumble means: To break apart into small pieces or fall to ruin.

How do you use "crumble" in a sentence?

Example: "The old wall crumbled under the weight of the tree." In German, "crumble" is Crumble, zerbröckeln, zerkrümeln.

Are there other ways to say "crumble" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "crumble": Crumble, zerbröckeln, zerkrümeln, bröckeln, krümeln.

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