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ruins

/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/ /ˈɹu.ɪnz/

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noun

Ruinen, Überreste

(sometimes in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

Examples :

"We explored the ancient Roman ruins during our vacation. "

Wir erkundeten während unseres Urlaubs die antiken römischen Ruinen.

architecture history building archaeology place disaster

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noun

Ruinen, Trümmer

The state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed.

Examples :

"The monastery has fallen into ruin."

Das Kloster ist in Ruinen gefallen.

architecture history archaeology building place condition

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noun

Verderben, Ruin

Something that leads to serious trouble or destruction.

Examples :

"Gambling has been the ruin of many."

Glücksspiel ist der Ruin vieler Menschen gewesen.

disaster outcome negative

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noun

Trümmer, Ruinen

A fall or tumble.

Examples :

"The clumsy child's ruins resulted in a scraped knee and a crying fit. "

Der Sturz des ungeschickten Kindes führte zu einem aufgeschürften Knie und einem Heulkrampf.

disaster archaeology building architecture

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noun

Ruinen, Trümmer

A change that destroys or defeats something; destruction; overthrow.

Examples :

"the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes"

Der Untergang eines Schiffes oder einer Armee; der Untergang einer Verfassung oder einer Regierung; der Ruin der Gesundheit oder der Hoffnungen.

disaster history archaeology architecture environment place

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noun

Ruinen, finanzieller Ruin, Bankrott

Complete financial loss; bankruptcy.

Examples :

"The stock market crash led to the family's financial ruins. "

Der Börsenkrach führte zum finanziellen Ruin der Familie.

business finance

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verb

Finanziell ruinieren, zugrunde richten

To cause the fiscal ruin of.

Examples :

"With all these purchases, you surely mean to ruin us!"

Mit all diesen Einkäufen wollen Sie uns doch sicherlich ruinieren!

finance business

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verb

Zerstören, vernichten

To destroy or make something no longer usable.

Examples :

"He ruined his new white slacks by accidentally spilling oil on them."

Er hat seine neue weiße Hose ruiniert, indem er versehentlich Öl darauf verschüttete.

disaster property environment architecture archaeology history

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verb

Ruinieren, in den Ruin treiben

To cause severe financial loss to; to bankrupt or drive out of business.

Examples :

"The failed product launch completely ruined the small company. "

Der fehlgeschlagene Produkteinführung hat das kleine Unternehmen völlig ruiniert.

business economy finance

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verb

Zerstören, ruinieren, verderben

To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.

Examples :

"My car breaking down just as I was on the road ruined my vacation."

Der Ausfall meines Autos, als ich gerade unterwegs war, hat meinen Urlaub ruiniert.

disaster outcome action

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verb

Verderben, ruinieren

To make something less enjoyable or likeable.

Examples :

"I used to love that song, but being assaulted when that song was playing ruined the song for me."

Ich liebte dieses Lied früher, aber der Überfall, als dieses Lied gespielt wurde, verdarb mir das Lied.

negative condition

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verb

verraten, verderben

To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

Examples :

"Please don't ask me about the movie; my friend ruins every film by telling me what happens at the end. "

Bitte frag mich nicht nach dem Film; mein Freund verrät jeden Film, indem er mir sagt, was am Ende passiert.

story entertainment media

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verb

Verfallen, zerstören

To fall into a state of decay.

Examples :

"The old wooden shed in the backyard slowly ruins as each year passes, weathering the wind and rain. "

Der alte Holzschuppen im Hinterhof verfällt langsam mit jedem Jahr, da er dem Wind und Regen ausgesetzt ist.

property architecture condition disaster environment past

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verb

Verführen, verderben

To seduce or debauch, and thus harm the social standing of.

Examples :

"The young libertine was notorious for ruining local girls."

Der junge Libertin war dafür berüchtigt, junge Mädchen zu verführen.

moral society character sex person