verwoes

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch verwoesten, from Middle Dutch verwoesten. Compare German verwüsten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fərˈvus/

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Verb

verwoes (present verwoes, present participle verwoestende, past participle verwoes)

1. to destroy; to devastate

   Die huis is deur die sware brand heeltemal verwoes.

   The house was entirely devastated by the heavy fire.

Derived terms

• verwoesting

Related terms

• woestyn