German Word · Intermediate
dezimieren
to decimate
Pronunciation: [det͡siˈmiːʁən]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to decimate".
Example
Eine Klimaveränderung hat viele überlebenswichtige Pflanzen dezimiert.
A climate change decimated many survival-important plants.
Practice tips
- Practice dezimieren out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.