der Absturz
Translation
crash, fall, plunge, (computer) crash
Examples
Der Absturz des Flugzeugs war eine Tragödie.
The plane crash was a tragedy.
Ich hatte gestern einen Computer-Absturz.
I had a computer crash yesterday.
Der Bergsteiger überlebte den Absturz.
The mountaineer survived the fall.
Grammar Patterns
the crash/fall ((of sth.)) der Absturz ((von+3)) The fall from the cliff was fatal.
to cause ((sth.)) to crash ((et4)) zum Absturz bringen A technical defect caused the plane to crash.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fall, Sturz, Unglück; Antonyms: Aufstieg, Start
Etymology
From 'ab-' (down, away) and 'Sturz' (fall, plunge). It signifies a fall from a high place.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'abrupt stir' ('Absturz') that causes a crash or a fall.