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wreck in German

wreck in German is Wrack, Schrott, Schrotthaufen — wreck means the remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.

wreck in German

Wrack
noun
Something or someone that has been ruined.
Schrott
noun
Something or someone that has been ruined.
Schrotthaufen
noun
Something or someone that has been ruined.
Schrottkiste
noun
Something or someone that has been ruined.
Wrack
noun
The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.
Zusammenstoß
noun
An event in which something is damaged through collision.

What does "wreck" mean?

  1. noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
    "Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago."
  2. noun Informal: a person who is in a very poor physical or emotional state.
    "After the exam week she felt like a complete wreck."
  3. verb To destroy or badly damage something.
    "The storm wrecked several boats in the harbour."

wreck in a sentence

  • Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago.
  • The crash left the car a total wreck.
  • After the exam week she felt like a complete wreck.
  • The storm wrecked several boats in the harbour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wreck" in German?

"wreck" in German is Wrack, Schrott, Schrotthaufen. wreck means: The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.

How do you use "wreck" in a sentence?

Example: "Divers explored the wreck of a ship that sank two centuries ago." In German, "wreck" is Wrack, Schrott, Schrotthaufen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "wreck": Wrack, Schrott, Schrotthaufen, Schrottkiste, Zusammenstoß.

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