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Ruine — meaning in English

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English meaning

debris noun Scattered pieces of wreckage, rubble, or litter left after something is destroyed or broken apart.
ruin verb To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.

Senses

Ruine is used for these senses in English:

debris The ruins of a broken-down structure.
ruin (countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.
ruin (uncountable) The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

ruin — full definition

verb To destroy, spoil, or severely damage something so it no longer works or pleases.
noun The remains of a destroyed or decayed structure.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Schutt Trümmer Ruinen Müll Geröll Ruin ruinieren auf die Knie zwingen vernichten zerstören kaputtmachen verderben