der Totalschaden
Translation
total loss, write-off
Examples
Nach dem Unfall war das Auto ein Totalschaden.
After the accident, the car was a total loss.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Totalschaden)) sein to be a total loss The car is a total loss.
Similar Words
Zerstörung (destruction), Ruin (ruin)
Etymology
Composed of 'Total' (total) and 'Schaden' (damage). It literally means 'total damage'.
Memory Tips
Think of a car that has received 'total' 'damage' ('Schaden'). It's damaged beyond repair.