This is the 2571st most frequent German word.
zerstörungen
"Zerstörungen" means "destructions" in English.
In this example, 'Zerstörungen' is used metaphorically to refer to the consequences of wars as a subject matter.
Die Künstler thematisieren die Zerstörungen der vergangenen Kriege in ihren Gemälden.
The artists depict the destructions of past wars in their paintings.
'Zerstörungen' is used to describe the damage caused by practices negatively impacting the environment.
Die Zerstörungen der umweltschädigenden Praktiken können langfristige Auswirkungen haben.
The destructions caused by environmentally harmful practices can have long-term effects.
'Zerstörungen' is used here as a plural noun referring to widespread physical damage.