erodieren
Translation
to erode
Examples
Der Fluss erodiert langsam das Gestein.
The river is slowly eroding the rock.
Das Vertrauen zwischen ihnen ist erodiert.
The trust between them has eroded.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to erode sth. The rain erodes the soil.
((intransitive)) to erode The rock erodes due to the wind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abtragen (to wear away), verwittern (to weather)
Etymology
From Latin 'erodere' (to gnaw away). It is a direct cognate with the English word 'erode'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to its English counterpart 'erode', making it very easy to remember.