zertrampeln
Translation
to trample, to crush underfoot
Examples
Die Elefanten zertrampelten das ganze Feld.
The elephants trampled the entire field.
Pass auf, dass du die Blumen nicht zertrampelst.
Be careful not to trample the flowers.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to trample (sth.) The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to crush, to squash
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'zer-' (indicating destruction) and 'trampeln' (to trample). Literally 'to trample to pieces'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zer-' as 'zero' or destruction, and 'trampeln' sounds like 'trample'. So, to trample something into nothing.