havarieren
Translation
to have an accident, to break down, to be damaged, to founder
Examples
Das Schiff ist im Sturm havariert.
The ship was damaged in the storm.
Der LKW havarierte auf der Autobahn.
The truck broke down on the highway.
Grammar Patterns
(Subject) havariert (Subject) has an accident/breaks down Das Schiff ist havariert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verunglücken, eine Panne haben, beschädigt werden
Etymology
From French 'avarie' (damage to ship/cargo), ultimately from Arabic. Originally referred to sea damage.
Memory Tips
Often used for ships or large vehicles. Think of the English word 'havoc' to remember the sense of destruction or accident.