die Katastrophe, -n
catastrophe · disaster
Ein schlimmes Ereignis, bei dem viel Schaden oder Leid entsteht.
The German word "Katastrophe" is a noun that means "catastrophe" or "disaster". It originates from the Greek word "katastrophḗ," which refers to a sudden and often disastrous event or upheaval. In German, "Katastrophe" can describe both natural disasters (like earthquakes or floods) and man-made disasters (like industrial accidents).
Similar words in German include "Unfall" (accident), "Desaster" (disaster), and "Krise" (crisis).
The difference between these words is that "Katastrophe" generally refers to a more significant and overwhelming disaster, often with widespread consequences, while "Unfall" may pertain to accidents that might not have as severe implications, and "Krise" usually denotes a situation that's serious but can be ongoing rather than an immediate disaster.
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Examples
Die Katastrophe hat die Stadt schwer getroffen.noun
The catastrophe hit the city hard.
Eine Katastrophe kann unerwartet eintreten.noun
A catastrophe can occur unexpectedly.
Eine Katastrophe ereignete sich gestern Nacht.noun
A catastrophe occurred last night.
Katastrophen können unvorhersehbar sein.noun
Disasters can be unpredictable.
Katastrophen können unerwartet auftreten.noun
Catastrophes can occur unexpectedly.
Nach der Katastrophe waren viele Menschen obdachlos.noun
After the disaster, many people were homeless.
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