der Zusammenbruch
Translation
collapse, breakdown, crash, failure
Examples
Der wirtschaftliche Zusammenbruch war eine Katastrophe.
The economic collapse was a catastrophe.
Er erlitt einen nervlichen Zusammenbruch.
He suffered a nervous breakdown.
Der Zusammenbruch der Brücke forderte Opfer.
The collapse of the bridge caused casualties.
Grammar Patterns
the collapse of ((sth.gen)) Der Zusammenbruch des alten Systems war unvermeidlich.
a nervous breakdown After the stress, she had a nervous breakdown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collapse, downfall; Antonyms: construction, recovery
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) + 'Bruch' (break). A 'breaking together' or complete shattering.
Memory Tips
Visualize a structure 'breaking' and falling 'together' into a heap. It signifies a total failure.