German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German [Term?]; vernichten +‎ -ung.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌfɛɐ̯ˈnɪçtʊŋ/
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Noun edit

Vernichtung f (genitive Vernichtung, plural Vernichtungen)

  1. destruction (the act of destroying)
    Antonym: Bau
  2. annihilation, extinction (the act of annihilating or state of dying out)
    Antonym: Erzeugung

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