zerfallen

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Translation of zerfallen into English,

Verb

1.
  • The old bridge began to fall to pieces.Die alte Brücke begann zu zerfallen.
2.
Zerbrechen
  • The old castle walls began to crumble.Die alten Burgmauern begannen zu zerbröckeln.
3.
zerfallen, Zerfall einer Gruppe
  • The old log disintegrated after years of rain.Der alte Stamm zerfiel nach Jahren des Regens.
  • The alliance began to disintegrate after the scandal.Das Bündnis begann nach dem Skandal zu zerfallen.
4.
physische Objekte
UK
  • The old book began to fall to bits.Das alte Buch begann, in Stücke zu zerfallen.
5.
zerfallen
UK
  • Over time, the ancient artifact began to pulverise.Mit der Zeit begann das antike Artefakt zu zerfallen.
6.
Wissenschaft, Verschlechterung
TECH.
  • The unstable isotope will decay over time.Das instabile Isotop wird sich mit der Zeit zersetzen.
  • The old building started to decay over the years.Das alte Gebäude begann im Laufe der Jahre zu verfallen.
7.
auseinanderfallen
  • Their plans began to unravel after unexpected legal issues..Ihre Pläne begannen nach unerwarteten rechtlichen Problemen zu zerfallen
8.
Chemie
TECH.
  • The body started to decompose due to the bacteria..Der Körper begann aufgrund der Bakterien zu zersetzen

Adjective

1.
Zerfall
  • The crumbled ruins of the ancient city were fascinating to explore.Die zerfallenen Ruinen der antiken Stadt waren faszinierend zu erkunden.
2.
physische Objekte, abstrakte Konzepte
  • The disintegrated statue lay in pieces on the ground.Die zerfallene Statue lag in Stücken auf dem Boden.
  • The disintegrated team struggled to work together.Das zerfallene Team hatte Schwierigkeiten, zusammenzuarbeiten.
3.
Chemie
Rare
  • The macerated herbs released their flavors into the sauce.Die Kräuter waren zerfallen und setzten ihr Aroma in die Sauce frei.
4.
verfallen
  • The deteriorated bridge is unsafe for vehicles.Die verfallene Brücke ist unsicher für Fahrzeuge.
5.
Zerfall
RareUS
  • The moldered books crumbled at the slightest touch.Die verrotteten Bücher zerfielen bei der geringsten Berührung.
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Expressions with zerfallen: translations and examples in English

zu Staub zerfallenadj.
The old book was crumbling to dust in his hands.
The ancient scrolls turned to dust over time.

Synonyms and analogies of zerfallen in German

Antonyms

Other examples with zerfallen

Neutrons can disintegrate unstable nuclei during the reaction.
Neutronen können instabile Kerne während der Reaktion spalten.
The old building started to decay over the years.
Das alte Gebäude begann im Laufe der Jahre zu verfallen.
The disintegrated team struggled to work together.
Das zerfallene Team hatte Schwierigkeiten, zusammenzuarbeiten.

Translations of "zerfallen" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
disintegratev.

Bei beständiger Feuchtigkeit begann der Holzbalken von innen zu zerfallen.

With consistent moisture, the wooden beam started to disintegrate from inside.

decayv.

Für die meisten Moleküle ist dies tödlich, sie zerfallen in ihre Atome.

For most molecules this is deadly, they decay into their atoms.

crumblev.

Die Geschichte zeigt, dass sich das Blatt wendet und Reiche schließlich zerfallen.

History shows that the wheel will turn, and empires eventually crumble.

fall apartv.

Ohne starke Führung begann die Organisation während der Krise langsam zu zerfallen.

Without strong leadership, the organization slowly began to fall apart during the crisis.

Adjective / Participle
disintegratedadj.

Der Teig sollte mürbe und formbar sein, aber nicht komplett zerfallen.

The dough should be crumbly and malleable but not completely disintegrated.

crumblingadj.

Und es ist dieser Rahmen, der vor unseren Augen zu zerfallen droht.

And that is the framework at risk of crumbling before our very eyes.

Noun
disintegrationn.

Viele Strahlmittel zeigen nach längerem Einsatz kleine Spannungsrisse an der Oberfläche und zerfallen dann.

Durable Many blasting agents exhibit surface stress cracking and disintegration after prolonged use.

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zerfallen: Examples and translations in context

Das vergessene Obst im Korb begann zu zerfallen und unangenehm zu riechen.

The forgotten fruit in the basket began to disintegrate and smell foul.

Sonnenlicht und Wasser lassen das Papier zerfallen und nur Fragmente übrig.

Sunlight and water cause the paper to disintegrate, leaving only fragments behind.

Die verlassenen Spielsachen draußen zerfallen schließlich und gehen wieder in die Erde über.

The abandoned toys outside eventually disintegrate, blending back into the earth.

Ohne richtige Pflege wird der empfindliche Stoff zerfallen und unbrauchbar werden.

Without proper care, the fragile fabric will disintegrate, rendering it useless.

Die alte Zeitung begann zu zerfallen und jede Seite wurde brüchig und vergilbt.

The old newspaper began to disintegrate, each page turning fragile and yellowed.

Die Sandburgen am Strand begannen mit jeder Welle zu zerfallen.

The sandcastles on the beach started to disintegrate with each crashing wave.

Die alten Fotos waren zu lange in der Sonne und begannen zu zerfallen.

The old photographs were left in the sun too long and started to disintegrate.

Bei starkem Schneefall begann die kleine Hütte unter dem Gewicht zu zerfallen.

With a heavy snowfall, the small hut started to disintegrate under the weight.

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zu Staub zerfallen
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