wreckage
das Wrack; die Trümmer
Word details
- German meaning
- Nicht zu finden, nicht lokalisierbar.
- English meaning
- Unlocatable
- Synonym
- verschollen, unauffindbar
- German example
- Nach dem Unfall war das Wrack des Flugzeugs unauffindbar.
- English example
- After the accident, the wreckage of the plane was unlocatable.
Related words
Example sentences with “wreckage”
The wreckage was cleared away. (Die Trümmer wurden weggeräumt.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Wrack' and 'Trümmer'?
'Wrack' refers to the remains of a vehicle/ship; 'Trümmer' refers to debris from buildings.