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“abyss” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapgʁʊnt/

Example

Der Abgrund ist sehr tief.

The abyss is very deep.

Illustration for Abgrund (abyss)

How to say “abyss” in German

“Abyss” in German is Abgrund.

A dark drop-off whose far edge disappears below sight, also suggesting a point of total ruin.

Full entry for Abgrund: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abgrund

Die Wirtschaftskrise drohte, das Land in den Abgrund zu reißen.

The economic crisis threatened to drag the country into the abyss.

Tips for using Abgrund

  • Abgrund is masculine: der Abgrund, des Abgrunds, and the plural die Abgründe.

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