das Zerstörungswerk
Translation
work of destruction
Examples
Der Vandalismus war ein sinnloses Zerstörungswerk.
The vandalism was a senseless work of destruction.
Grammar Patterns
a work of destruction a senseless work of destruction
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zerstörungsakt (act of destruction), Vandalismus (vandalism)
Etymology
A compound of 'Zerstörung' (destruction) and 'Werk' (work). Literally 'destruction-work'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone's 'work' (Werk) is to cause 'destruction' (Zerstörung). The result is a 'work of destruction'.