apokalyptisch
apocalyptic; cataclysmic; doomsday-like
English translations
- 01
apocalyptic
- 02
doomsday
Word details
- German meaning
- Apokalyptisch beschreibt etwas, das sich auf eine Katastrophe oder das Ende der Welt bezieht; vernichtend.
- English meaning
- Apocalyptic describes something that relates to a disaster or the end of the world; devastating.
- Synonym
- katastrophal, verheerend
- German example
- Die Umweltverschmutzung hat apokalyptische Ausmaße angenommen.
- English example
- The pollution has reached apocalyptic proportions.
Related words
- postapokalyptisch
post-apocalyptic
Example sentences with “apokalyptisch”
Die apokalyptische Stimmung war überall spürbar. (The apocalyptic atmosphere was palpable everywhere.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'apokalyptisch' an adjective that can be declined?
Yes, 'apokalyptisch' is a standard German adjective that follows regular declension patterns (e.g., 'ein apokalyptischer Reiter', 'die apokalyptische Vision'). It is derived from the Greek 'apokalypsis'.