They visited the ruins of an ancient temple in Greece.
They visited the ruins of an ancient temple in Greece.
English
ruin
ˈruɪn, ˈruː.ɪn, ˈɹuː.ɪn
Meaning: the state of being destroyed; the physical remains of a destroyed building
Listen to pronunciation
Example sentences
The castle has fallen into a state of ruin over the centuries.
The castle has fallen into a state of ruin over the centuries.
The historian spent years researching the ancient ruins.
The historian spent years researching the ancient ruins.
We visited the ancient Roman ruins.
We visited the ancient Roman ruins.
The historians worked hard to reconstruct the ancient temple from the ruins.
The historians worked hard to reconstruct the ancient temple from the ruins.
Usage Notes
Used to describe both the process of destruction and the physical remains (often plural as 'ruins').
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.