der Untergang

Plural: die Untergänge
Based on: Gang, unter, untergehen
Noun
  1. the sinking
  2. the demise or downfall
1.

the sinking

(in context of ships)
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Examples
  • Die Untergänge mehrerer Schiffe in dieser Bucht sind bis heute ungeklärt.
  • The sinkings of several ships in this bay remain unexplained to this day.
2.

the demise or downfall

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  • Sanders wäre Amerikas Untergang.
  • Socialism would be America's downfall.
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How many meanings does the German word 'Untergang' have?

Untergang has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the sinking , 2. the demise or downfall.

What is the gender of 'Untergang'?

der

What is the plural of 'Untergang'?

die Untergänge

What is 'Untergang' related to?

The word 'Untergang' is related to Gang, unter and untergehen.

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “untergehen”
A satirical look at the meaning of "untergehen" :).
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