Der Einsturz
Example: Der Einsturz des alten Gebäudes verursachte große Schäden.
Definition
"Der Einsturz" refers to the collapse or sudden falling down of a structure, such as a building, often causing significant damage or destruction. It describes the event when something that was standing falls apart or caves in unexpectedly.
Etymology
The word "der Einsturz" comes from the German verb "einstürzen," which means to collapse or cave in. It is formed from the prefix "ein-" meaning 'in' or 'into' and "stürzen," meaning 'to fall.' Did you know that the imagery behind "Einsturz" evokes the idea of something falling inward, emphasizing the sudden failure of a structure?
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"Der Einsturz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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