die Häusertrümmer
Translation
rubble of houses, ruins of houses
Examples
Nach dem Krieg lag die Stadt in Häusertrümmern.
After the war, the city lay in the rubble of houses.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((Häusertrümmern)) liegen to lie in ruins After the war, the city lay in the rubble of houses.
Similar Words
Synonym: Ruinen (ruins)
Etymology
A compound noun made of 'Häuser' (houses, plural of Haus) and 'Trümmer' (debris, ruins).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'houses-rubble'. It's a very literal combination of its two parts.