German Conversation · Level 87
59 words
German word
Absturz
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapʃtʊɐ̯ts/
Meaning
- masculine nouncrash
Example
Nach dem Absturz des Flugzeugs gab es viele Verletzte.
After the plane crash, many people were injured.
More examples
Der plötzliche Absturz an der Börse schockierte viele Privatanleger.
The sudden stock market crash shocked many private investors.
Core concept
A rapid loss of height, value, or control after something has been stable.
Common phrases
Absturz eines Flugzeugs
crash of an airplane
Absturz an der Börse
stock market crash
Absturz des Systems
system crash
Similar words
Crash: A violent collision involving a car or aircraft that causes serious damage.
Sturz: A fall by a person or object from a high place.
Unfall: An unexpected event that causes injury or damage.
Zusammenbruch: A sudden collapse that leaves a building or organization unable to function.
Definition in German
Absturz bezeichnet einen schnellen, meist unerwarteten Fall oder starken Wertverlust von etwas, etwa eines Flugzeugs, einer Aktie oder eines Systems.
Word origin
Absturz is formed from the German elements ab- and Sturz; Sturz belongs to the word family of stürzen, meaning to fall or plunge.
Usage tips
- The related verb is separable: Das Flugzeug stürzt ab, but the noun phrase is der Absturz des Flugzeugs.