pulverisieren
Translation
to pulverize, to crush, to atomize, to demolish
Examples
Die Maschine kann Steine pulverisieren.
The machine can pulverize stones.
Die Armee pulverisierte die feindlichen Stellungen.
The army demolished the enemy positions.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to pulverize sth. The machine can pulverize stones.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerkleinern (to crush), zermahlen (to grind), vernichten (to annihilate)
Etymology
From German 'Pulver' (powder) + the verbal suffix '-isieren' (-ize). Literally 'to make into powder'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'pulverize'. Think of turning something into powder.