die Zerschlagung
Translation
dismantling, breakup, smashing, crushing
Examples
Die Zerschlagung des Kartells war ein Erfolg.
The dismantling of the cartel was a success.
Die Zerschlagung der Vase hinterließ Scherben.
The smashing of the vase left shards.
Grammar Patterns
the dismantling/breakup of ((sth.)) The dismantling of the company was unavoidable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismantling, breakup, dissolution; Antonyms: founding, construction
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'zer-' (denoting destruction or falling apart) + 'Schlag' (a strike or blow) + the suffix '-ung' (which forms a noun). It literally means 'a striking apart'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the prefix 'zer-' as 'zeroing out' something with a 'Schlag' (a blow), which helps remember the meaning of smashing or dismantling.