ruiniert
ruined
Completely ruined financially and without sufficient funds.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Konkurs war die Familie finanziell ruiniert.
After the bankruptcy, the family was financially ruined.
ruiniert
ruined
ruiniert – ruinierter – am ruiniertesten
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Meanings
ruiniert
ruined
So badly damaged or spoiled that something has lost its value, function, or good condition.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem heftigen Regen waren die ungeschützten Möbel völlig ruiniert.
After the heavy rain, the unprotected furniture was completely ruined.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry ruiniert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | ruiniert |
|---|---|
| comparative | ruinierter |
| superlative | am ruiniertesten |
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
Describing a state
'Ruiniert' (ruined) usually describes the result of damage and is often used with 'sein' (to be) or directly before a noun. It therefore refers to a state that has already occurred.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Brand war das alte Gebäude völlig ruiniert.
After the fire, the old building was completely ruined.
Die ruinierten Möbel mussten entsorgt werden.
The ruined furniture had to be disposed of.
Financial collocations
In its financial meaning, 'ruiniert' (ruined) is especially often used with 'finanziell' (financially) or 'wirtschaftlich' (economically). Typical causes include debt, bankruptcy, or a failed business.
EXAMPLE
Nach mehreren erfolglosen Investitionen war er finanziell ruiniert.
After several unsuccessful investments, he was financially ruined.
Recognizing damage
With damaged or spoiled things, specific objects, body parts, or situations show the context. It often refers to something that is no longer usable, attractive, or pleasant afterward.
EXAMPLE
Der Teppich ist durch den verschütteten Rotwein völlig ruiniert.
The carpet was completely ruined by the spilled red wine.
Nach der langen Wartezeit war der ganze Abend ruiniert.
After the long wait, the whole evening was ruined.
In real life
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