der Vandale
Translation
vandal
Examples
Der Vandale hat die Wand beschmiert.
The vandal smeared the wall.
Die Polizei sucht nach den Vandalen.
The police are looking for the vandals.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) used as a subject or object. Der Vandale wurde gefasst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hooligan, destroyer, delinquent; Antonyms: creator, builder
Etymology
From the Germanic tribe, the Vandals, who sacked Rome in 455. The name became associated with senseless destruction.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'van' driving into a 'dale' (valley) and destroying everything to remember 'Vandale'.