demolition / breakup
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demolition
The controlled destruction of an object, usually a building, bridge, or rock, through the targeted use of explosives.
Die Sprengung des alten Kühlturms verlief nach Plan.
The demolition of the old cooling tower went according to plan.
breakup
In a figurative sense, the abrupt or forced dissolution of an event, gathering, or group.
Die Polizei veranlasste die Sprengung der illegalen Party.
The police ordered the breakup of the illegal party.
'Sprengung' (demolition/breakup) is a noun derived from the verb 'sprengen' (to blow up; to break up). The ending '-ung' turns the action into a feminine noun.
Das alte Kraftwerk wird morgen gesprengt.
The old power plant will be blown up tomorrow.
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If it involves a structure, destruction is meant. If it involves an event, dissolution or breakup is meant.
Die Sprengung der alten Fabrik war weithin zu hören.
The demolition of the old factory could be heard far and wide.
In the literal meaning, 'Sprengung' (demolition) is often combined with objects that are destroyed, e.g. 'die Sprengung eines Gebäudes' (the demolition of a building), 'einer Brücke' (of a bridge), or 'eines Turms' (of a tower).
Die Sprengung der Brücke war eine technische Meisterleistung.
The demolition of the bridge was a technical masterpiece.
In the figurative meaning, 'Sprengung' (breakup) is used for social events, e.g. 'die Sprengung einer Party' (the breakup of a party), 'einer Versammlung' (of a meeting), or 'einer Demonstration' (of a demonstration).
Die laute Musik führte zur Sprengung der Gartenparty.
The loud music led to the breakup of the garden party.
dissolution / solution / resolution
Both words can refer to the end of a meeting or group. Auflösung can also describe an orderly or formal ending, while Sprengung emphasizes an abrupt or forced intervention. Use „Auflösung“ for an ordinary ending and „Sprengung“ when the meeting is brought to an unexpected end.
Die Sprengung der Versammlung durch den Sicherheitsdienst kam überraschend.
The security service's breakup of the meeting came as a surprise.
Die Auflösung der Versammlung wurde für sechs Uhr angekündigt.
The meeting's dissolution was announced for six o'clock.
