das Zerstörungswerk
Translation
work of destruction
Examples
Der Vandalismus war ein sinnloses Zerstörungswerk.
The vandalism was a senseless work of destruction.
Grammar Patterns
a work of destruction a senseless work of destruction
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zerstörungsakt (act of destruction), Vandalismus (vandalism)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Zerstörung' (destruction) + 'Werk' (work). It literally means 'destruction-work'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'work' or 'product' of destruction. The gender 'das' comes from 'das Werk'.