English–German
“devastating” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈheːʁənt/
Example
Das Erdbeben war verheerend.
The earthquake was devastating.
How to say “devastating” in German
“Devastating” in German is verheerend.
A disaster leaves a wide landscape of collapsed buildings and broken infrastructure, with little still intact.
Example sentences with verheerend
Die Hitzeperioden erwiesen sich als verheerend für die Landwirtschaft.
The heatwaves proved devastating for agriculture.
Tips for using verheerend
- Verheerend is a strong, formal-sounding word that usually describes serious damage or its consequences rather than minor problems.