schrottreif

ready for the scrap heap, totaled

English translations

  1. 01

    scrap metal

  2. 02

    ready for the junkyard

  3. 03

    beyond repair

Word details

German meaning
In einem so schlechten Zustand, dass es nur noch als Schrott verwendet werden kann.
English meaning
Scrapped
Synonym
defekt, unbrauchbar
German example
Das alte Auto ist schrottreif und muss verschrottet werden.
English example
The old car is scrapped and must be disposed of.
Comparative
schrottreiferSuperlative: am schrottreifsten

Example sentences with “schrottreif”

  1. Das Auto ist schrottreif. (The car is ready for the scrap heap.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schrottreif' used for things other than cars?

Yes, it can describe any machine or object that is beyond repair.