English–German

“smash” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃlaːgn̩/

Example

Der Stein zerschlug das Fenster.

The stone smashed the window.

Illustration for zerschlagen (smash)

How to say “smash” in German

“Smash” in German is zerschlagen.

Something struck with great force ends up shattered, while a stronger side can similarly crush its opponent.

Full entry for zerschlagen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with zerschlagen

Die Niederlage hat seine Träume zerschlagen.

The defeat shattered his dreams.

Tips for using zerschlagen

  • Zerschlagen sounds forceful and decisive when used of an opponent, whereas besiegen is the more neutral choice for simply defeating someone in a contest.

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