This is the 3995th most frequent German word.
verwüstung
Destruction; devastation.
In this sentence, 'Verwüstung' is used as a noun to describe the damage caused to the landscape.
Die Verwüstung der Landschaft war nach dem Sturm offensichtlich.
The devastation of the landscape was obvious after the storm.
Here, 'Verwüstung' denotes the consequential state of destruction left behind by warfare, emphasizing its impact.
Der Krieg hinterließ eine Spur der Verwüstung.
The war left a trail of devastation.
In this sentence, 'Verwüstung' is used metaphorically to describe emotional or personal turmoil caused by someone's actions.