der Untergang
In English: downfall, decline; sinking
B1NOUN
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Noun forms
- Singular
- der Untergang
- Plural
- die Untergänge
Quick quiz
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Example sentences
Lob ist des Mannes Untergang.
Praise is the undoing of man.
Tatoeba · Esperantostern · CC BY 2.0 FRWir arbeiten von Sonnenaufgang bis -untergang.
We work from dawn until dusk.
Tatoeba · MUIRIEL · CC BY 2.0 FRDie Sonne wird nach ihrem Untergang geschätzt.
The sun is appreciated after it's set.
Tatoeba · AqQoyriq_1 · CC BY 2.0 FRDon't forget this word
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