herzzerreißend
Translation
heartbreaking, heart-rending
Examples
Es war eine herzzerreißende Geschichte.
It was a heartbreaking story.
Der Abschied war herzzerreißend.
The farewell was heartbreaking.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) a heartbreaking... eine herzzerreißende Geschichte
((predicative)) to be heartbreaking Der Abschied war herzzerreißend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heartbreaking, tragic, moving; Antonyms: heartwarming, joyful
Etymology
From 'Herz' (heart) and 'zerreißen' (to tear apart). Literally 'heart-tearing'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a heart ('Herz') being literally torn ('zerreißen') into pieces by sadness.