shipwreck

• Substantiv, das die Überreste eines zerstörten oder gesunkenen Schiffes bezeichnet, das Ereignis der Zerstörung eines Schiffes auf See oder eine Situation des völligen Scheiterns oder unwiederbringlichen Verlusts.

A noun referring to the remains of a destroyed or sunken ship, the event of a ship being destroyed at sea, or a situation of complete ruin or irretrievable loss.

1. Wrecked shipB1formal

   A ship that has been destroyed or severely damaged, typically by storm or collision, or a part of such a vessel.

   Schiffswrack

   • Divers explored the remains of an ancient shipwreck off the coast.
   • The storm left a shipwreck scattered across the beach.
   • They discovered a shipwreck from the 18th century.

   Synonymederelicthulkwreck

2. Destruction of a shipB1formal

   An accident or event that causes a ship to be destroyed or sunk at sea.

   Schiffbruch

   • The crew survived the shipwreck by clinging to a lifeboat.
   • The shipwreck was caused by a collision with an iceberg.
   • Many sailors lost their lives in the tragic shipwreck.

   Synonymecasualtyfounderinglosssinkingwreckwrecking

3. Irretrievable lossC1formal

   A situation where something is completely ruined or lost beyond recovery.

   Totalschaden

   • The failed business venture was a complete shipwreck of their savings.
   • His career became a shipwreck after the scandal.
   • The project ended in a shipwreck of hopes and dreams.

   Synonymecalamitycatastrophedebacledevastationdisasterruinruinationwreck

• Verb, das den Untergang oder Verlust eines Schiffes auf See bezeichnet oder im übertragenen Sinn das Scheitern oder den Untergang eines Plans oder Unterfangens.

A verb used to indicate the destruction or loss of a ship at sea, or metaphorically, the ruin or failure of a plan or endeavor.

1. Destroy a shipB2formal

   To cause a ship to be destroyed or sunk, typically in a storm or collision.

   Schiffbruch verursachen

   • The storm shipwrecked the vessel off the coast.
   • Pirates shipwrecked the merchant ship for its cargo.
   • The captain's error shipwrecked the entire fleet.

   Synonymescuttlesinkwreck

2. Ruin utterlyC1formal

   To completely destroy or ruin something, such as a plan, career, or enterprise.

   Völlig zerstören

   • The scandal shipwrecked his political career.
   • Poor investments shipwrecked the company's future.
   • The failed negotiation shipwrecked the peace agreement.

   Synonymeannihilateblightdashdemolishdestroydevastateruinsabotagescupperscuttleshatterwreck

3. Suffer failureC1formal

   To experience a complete failure in an endeavor or enterprise.

   Scheitern erleiden

   • The ambitious project shipwrecked due to lack of funding.
   • Their marriage shipwrecked after years of conflict.
   • The startup shipwrecked when the market crashed.

   Synonymecollapsefailflounderfoundergo undermiscarry

   Antonymeprospersucceedthrive

4. Cause to experience shipwreckB2formal

   To cause someone to be involved in a shipwreck or to suffer the consequences of one.

   Schiffbruch erleiden lassen

   • The treacherous waters shipwrecked many sailors.
   • The captain's negligence shipwrecked the crew.
   • The hurricane shipwrecked the passengers on the island.

   Synonymewreck