Untergang/ˈʊntɐɡaŋ/downfall; destruction; setting (of sun, moon)
Untergang is a German noun that means downfall, destruction, or setting (of sun, moon). It is pronounced /ˈʊntɐɡaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Untergänge".
Definitions
1.downfall or collapse of something(general)
a.sudden or complete end of something
Der Untergang des Römischen Reiches beschäftigt viele Historiker.—The downfall of the Roman Empire occupies many historians.
2.setting (of the sun, moon, or other celestial bodies)(astronomy/nature)
a.the disappearance below the horizon
Der Untergang der Sonne ist heute besonders schön anzusehen.—The sunset is especially beautiful to watch today.
3.ruin or destruction, especially of a person or idea(figurative)
a.process of being ruined or destroyed
Seine Spielsucht war sein Untergang.—His gambling addiction was his downfall.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Untergang | die Untergänge |
| Genitive | des Untergangs | der Untergänge |
| Dative | dem Untergang | den Untergängen |
| Accusative | den Untergang | die Untergänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Untergang" mean in English?
- "Untergang" means downfall, destruction, or setting (of sun, moon). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Untergang"?
- "Untergang" is pronounced /ˈʊntɐɡaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Untergang" der, die, or das?
- "Untergang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Untergang"?
- The plural of "Untergang" is "Untergänge".
- What part of speech is "Untergang"?
- "Untergang" is a noun in German.
