korrodiert

corroded

adjective ko-ro-DEERT Rare

Origin: from Latin corrodere

Usage Note

korrodiert is the technical and everyday word for metal damaged by chemical corrosion (rust, acid, salt water). More precise than verrostet and covers all metals, not just iron. Common in engineering and maintenance contexts.

Examples

"Die korrodierten Leitungen wurden bei der Renovierung komplett ausgetauscht."

Natural Translation

The corroded pipes were completely replaced during the renovation.

Literal Translation

The corroded pipes were during the renovation completely exchanged.

Related Words

Explore German by topic

GermanNow

How to Tell Time in German Without Mistakes

Halb sieben means 6:30, not 7:30. Master telling time in German — Viertel nach, halb, vor, the 24-hour clock, and the prepositions that trip up beginners.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

German Separable Verbs: When the Prefix Splits

German separable verbs split in two: the verb stays near the front and the prefix flies to the end. Learn the stress test and where every piece goes.

June 5, 2026 5 min read

GermanNow

Du vs. Sie: When to Use Each in German

Use Sie with strangers, elders, and at work; use du with friends, family, kids, and peers. Here's how to pick the right German you every time.

June 5, 2026 6 min read

GermanNow

German Body Parts: Vocabulary + How to Say It Hurts

Learn German body parts with der/die/das and plurals, plus the two ways to say something hurts: Mir tut der Kopf weh and Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.

June 9, 2026 5 min read