Zerfall

derNoun

decay; disintegration; collapse

English translations

  1. 01

    decay

  2. 02

    decomposition

  3. 03

    disintegration

Word details

German meaning
Der Prozess des Auseinanderbrechens oder Verfalls von etwas.
English meaning
decay, disintegration
Synonym
Verfall, Abbau
German example
Der Zerfall des alten Hauses war unaufhaltsam.
English example
The decay of the old house was unstoppable.
Type
Noun
Article
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Singular Form
der Zerfall
Plural Form
die Zerfälle

Example sentences with “Zerfall”

  1. Der Zerfall des alten Gebäudes war nicht aufzuhalten. (The decay of the old building could not be stopped.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Zerfall masculine?

Yes, 'der Zerfall' is masculine. The plural is 'die Zerfälle'.