NOUN

derZerstörer/t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/destroyer; destroyer (warship)

Zerstörer is a German noun that means destroyer or destroyer (warship). It is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zerstörer".

Definitions

1.someone or something that destroys; destroyer(general)

a.person or thing that causes great damage or destruction

Der Brandstifter war der Zerstörer des alten Gebäudes.—The arsonist was the destroyer of the old building.

2.type of fast, maneuverable warship (destroyer)(military/navy)

a.warship intended for escorting larger vessels and defending them against smaller attackers

Der Zerstörer begleitet den Flugzeugträger auf seiner Mission.—The destroyer accompanies the aircraft carrier on its mission.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zerstörerdie Zerstörer
Genitivedes Zerstörersder Zerstörer
Dativedem Zerstörerden Zerstörern
Accusativeden Zerstörerdie Zerstörer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zerstörer" mean in English?
"Zerstörer" means destroyer or destroyer (warship). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zerstörer"?
"Zerstörer" is pronounced /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʃtøːʁɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zerstörer" der, die, or das?
"Zerstörer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zerstörer"?
The plural of "Zerstörer" is "Zerstörer".
What part of speech is "Zerstörer"?
"Zerstörer" is a noun in German.

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