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zermürbt

worn down, ground down (emotionally or physically)

adjective tser-MUERBT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

frayed, exhausted

Usage Note

zermürbt comes from mürbe machen (to make crumbly). It usually describes a person exhausted by prolonged stress or conflict — nach Jahren des Streits war er zermürbt — though it can describe a weakened structure.

Examples

"Nach dem langen Rechtsstreit wirkte sie völlig zermürbt."

Natural Translation

After the long legal battle she seemed completely worn down.

Literal Translation

After the long legal dispute she seemed completely ground down.

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