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Der Untergang
Means 'downfall', 'sinking', or 'decline'. It is often used for the collapse of empires or civilizations (e.g., 'Der Untergang des Römischen Reiches').
Examples in context
Der Film beschreibt den Untergang der Zivilisation.
The film describes the downfall of civilization.
Wirtschaftskrisen führten oft zum Untergang von Reichen.
Economic crises often led to the downfall of empires.
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