verheerend

devastating; disastrous

English translations

  1. 01

    devastating

  2. 02

    disastrous

  3. 03

    ruinous

Word details

German meaning
Extrem zerstörerisch oder schädlich.
English meaning
Devastating
Synonym
katastrophal, zerstörerisch, verhängnisvoll
German example
Der Hurrikan hatte verheerende Auswirkungen auf die Küstenstadt.
English example
The hurricane had a devastating impact on the coastal town.
Comparative
verheerenderSuperlative: am verheerendsten

Example sentences with “verheerend”

  1. Das Erdbeben hatte verheerende Folgen. (The earthquake had devastating consequences.)

Frequently asked questions

What verb does 'verheerend' come from?

It is the participle of 'verheeren' (to devastate/lay waste).