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Schrotthaufen — meaning in English

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English meaning

wreck noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.

Senses

Schrotthaufen is used for these senses in English:

scrapheap A pile in which junk is discarded.
wreck Something or someone that has been ruined.

wreck — full definition

noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
noun Informal: a person who is in a very poor physical or emotional state.
verb To destroy or badly damage something.

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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

Abfallhaufen Müllhaufen Wrack Schrott Schrottkiste Zusammenstoß