herzzerreißend
heartbreaking
So sad or distressing that it evokes strong feelings of pain and compassion.
EXAMPLE
Der herzzerreißende Abschied rührte alle zu Tränen.
The heartbreaking farewell moved everyone to tears.
herzzerreißend
heartbreaking
herzzerreißend – herzzerreißender – am herzzerreißendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry herzzerreißend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | herzzerreißend |
|---|---|
| comparative | herzzerreißender |
| superlative | am herzzerreißendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Herzzerreißend' (heartbreaking) is made up of 'Herz' (heart) and 'zerreißend' (tearing apart). The image describes something that affects a person so deeply that it feels as though it were tearing their heart apart.
EXAMPLE
Der herzzerreißende Brief machte sie sprachlos.
The heartbreaking letter left her speechless.
Typical collocations
'Herzzerreißend' (heartbreaking) is often used with emotional events, depictions, or sounds, for example a story, a scene, a farewell, or a cry.
EXAMPLE
Der Film erzählt eine herzzerreißende Geschichte über eine verlorene Familie.
The film tells a heartbreaking story about a lost family.
Strong expression
The adjective is highly emotional and vivid. It is especially used when the speaker or writer wants to express deep sympathy or profound sadness.
EXAMPLE
Aus dem Kinderzimmer kam ein herzzerreißendes Weinen.
Heartbreaking crying came from the children's room.
In real life
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