Katastrophe Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Katastrophe" is used as noun with the meaning of "catastrophe", "disaster" or "flop".

Essential properties of "Katastrophe"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Katastrophe
  • Plural: die Katastrophen

Meanings of "Katastrophe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A large-scale event causing destruction, damage, or extreme suffering"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Katastrophe hat viele Menschenleben gefordert.The catastrophe claimed many lives.
  2. Nach der Katastrophe mussten viele Menschen evakuiert werden.After the disaster, many people had to be evacuated.
  3. Die Regierung hat den Katastrophenzustand ausgerufen.The government declared a state of disaster.

2.) "A situation causing great frustration or failure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Prüfung war eine absolute Katastrophe für mich.The exam was an absolute disaster for me.
  2. Das Konzert endete in einer Katastrophe.The concert ended in a disaster.
  3. Seine Rede war eine Katastrophe, niemand hat applaudiert.His speech was a disaster, nobody applauded.
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