ruining
word · lemma: ruin
/ˈɹuɪnɪŋ/
ROO-i-ning
/ɹˈuːɪnɪŋ/
ROO-i-ning
Definition
Causing serious damage to something, making it spoiled, broken, or no longer enjoyable. It is the -ing form of the verb 'ruin'.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for damage to plans, experiences, food, relationships, or someone’s mood: 'ruining dinner', 'ruining my day'. It can describe real physical damage or be used informally for making something less enjoyable. Common pattern: 'be ruining' for an ongoing action.
Spanish: arruinar - estropearPortuguese (BR): arruinar - estragarPortuguese (PT): arruinar - estragarChinese (Simplified): 毁掉 - 糟蹋Chinese (Traditional): 毀掉 - 糟蹋Hindi: बर्बाद करना - खराब करनाArabic: يُخرّب - يُفسدBengali: নষ্ট করা - ধ্বংস করাRussian: портить - разрушатьJapanese: 台無しにする - 壊すVietnamese: làm hỏng - phá hỏngKorean: 망치다 - 망가뜨리다Turkish: mahvetmek - bozmakUrdu: بگاڑنا - تباہ کرناIndonesian: merusak - menghancurkan
Example Sentences
Rain is ruining our picnic.
basic
I know I’m ruining my sleep schedule, but I can’t stop watching this show.
natural
Stop ruining the moment with your phone.
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Too much salt is ruining the soup.
basic
He is ruining his shirt with paint.
basic
You’re ruining the surprise by telling her now.
natural