English–German
“rubble” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʁʏmɐ/
Example
Nach dem Sturm lagen noch viele Trümmer auf der Straße.
After the storm, a lot of rubble was still lying in the street.
How to say “rubble” in German
“Rubble” in German is Trümmer.
The useless remains of a collapsed building mixed with shattered objects and debris.
Example sentences with Trümmer
Die Rettungskräfte fanden noch Überlebende unter den Trümmern.
The rescue workers found survivors still under the rubble.
Tips for using Trümmer
- In Trümmern liegen means to lie in ruins and can describe a physical place or a nonphysical situation such as a broken relationship.