English–German
“catastrophic” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/katastʁoˈfaːl/
Example
Die Folgen sind katastrophaler als gedacht.
The consequences are more catastrophic than expected.
How to say “catastrophic” in German
“Catastrophic” in German is katastrophal.
A collapse leaves damage on a scale that changes what can happen next.
Example sentences with katastrophal
Die Aktion führte zu katastrophalen Verlusten.
The action led to catastrophic losses.
Tips for using katastrophal
- Katastrophal is a strong adjective, but everyday speech also uses it hyperbolically for very disappointing results.