die Zerschlagung
Translation
dismantling, breakup, smashing, crushing
Examples
Die Zerschlagung des Kartells war ein Erfolg.
The dismantling of the cartel was a success.
Die Zerschlagung der Vase hinterließ Scherben.
The smashing of the vase left shards.
Grammar Patterns
the dismantling/breakup of ((sth.)) Die Zerschlagung des Unternehmens war unvermeidlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantling, breakup, dissolution; Antonyms: foundation, creation
Etymology
From the prefix 'zer-' (indicating separation or destruction) + 'Schlag' (a blow, hit) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. Literally 'a hitting apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zer-' as tearing something to 'zero' pieces with a 'Schlag' (a hit). This leads to the idea of smashing or dismantling.