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Weltende
/ˈvɛltˌʔɛndə/
end of the world
Die Angst vor dem Weltende treibt viele Menschen um.
The fear of the end of the world haunts many people.
literary
The end of the world as we know it, often associated with catastrophic events or apocalyptic scenarios.
In der Literatur wird das Weltende häufig als Folge von Kriegen oder Naturkatastrophen dargestellt.
In literature, the end of the world is often depicted as a consequence of wars or natural disasters.
Used metaphorically in poetic or philosophical contexts to describe a profound or irreversible change.
Collocations
das drohende Weltendethe impending end of the worldAngst vor dem Weltendefear of the end of the world
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Pro Tip
Distinguish from 'Weltuntergang'
'Weltende' emphasizes the termination of the world, while 'Weltuntergang' (end of the world) often implies a divine or final judgment. 'Weltende' is more neutral and can refer to any catastrophic scenario.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Welt' (world) + 'Ende' (end), first attested in Middle High German as 'weltende'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in religious, literary, or philosophical discourse to describe catastrophic or transformative events. In everyday speech, 'Weltuntergang' is more frequently used.
Word Breakdown
Welt
world
rootEnde
end
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