English–German
“destruction” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʊntɐˌgaŋ/
Example
Viele fürchteten den Untergang des Reiches.
Many feared the destruction of the empire.
How to say “destruction” in German
“Destruction” in German is Untergang.
A once-mighty world sinks out of existence, joining physical sinking with the historical collapse of a state, culture, or era.
Example sentences with Untergang
Die Stadt stand vor dem Untergang.
The city stood on the brink of destruction.
Tips for using Untergang
- For a ship, Untergang commonly means sinking, but for a state or culture it usually suggests a total historical collapse rather than a temporary setback.
Other German words for “destruction”
Die Zerstörung des Hauses war schrecklich.
The destruction of the house was terrible.
Der Krieg führte zu Vernichtungen ganzer Regionen.
The war led to the destruction of entire regions.