ruined

• Beschreibt etwas, das zerstört oder beschädigt wurde, bis es unbrauchbar ist, oder das in einen Zustand des Verfalls oder der Wertlosigkeit geraten ist.

Describes something that has been destroyed, damaged beyond repair, or reduced to a state of decay or worthlessness.

1. Destroyed or damaged beyond repairB1formal

   Something that has been completely destroyed or spoiled, often beyond recovery.

   Zerstört

   • The ancient castle was ruined by the earthquake.
   • The flood left the crops completely ruined.
   • His reputation was ruined after the scandal.

   Synonymedemolisheddestroyedravagedshatteredspoiledwrecked

   Antonymeintactpreservedundamaged

2. Spoiled or made worthlessA2informal

   Something that has been made useless, ineffective, or of no value.

   Ruiniert

   • The rain ruined our picnic plans.
   • She accidentally ruined her favorite dress with bleach.
   • The burnt cake was completely ruined.

   Synonymebrokendamageddemolisheddestroyedravagedshatteredspoiledwastedwrecked

   Antonymeintactpreservedsavedvaluable

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas völlig zu zerstören, zu beschädigen oder zu verderben; auch: jemanden wirtschaftlich oder moralisch zugrunde zu richten.

A verb used to indicate the act of destroying, damaging, or spoiling something completely.

1. Destroy or damage completelyB1formal

   To spoil or destroy something so that it is no longer usable or valuable.

   Zerstören

   • The heavy rain ruined our picnic.
   • He ruined his reputation by lying.
   • The fire ruined the entire building.

   Synonymeannihilatedemolishdesolatedestroydevastateravageshattersmashwreck

   Antonymebuildconstructcreatepreserverepairrestore

2. Cause financial collapseB2formal

   To cause someone to lose all their money or financial stability.

   ruinieren

   • The bad investment ruined him financially.
   • The lawsuit threatened to ruin the company.
   • Gambling ruined his family's savings.

   Synonymebankruptbreakbustclean outwipe out

   Antonymeenrichfortifyprosperstrengthen

3. Spoil an experienceA2informal

   To make an experience unpleasant or disappointing.

   Erfahrung verderben

   • The bad weather ruined our vacation.
   • Her rude comment ruined the party.
   • Don't let one mistake ruin your day.

   Synonymeblightmarsabotagesourspoiltaintundowreck

   Antonymeenhanceenrichimprove