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apocalypse
The end of the world or a catastrophe of catastrophic, all-destroying proportions.
Filme über eine Zombie-Apokalypse sind bei vielen Zuschauern beliebt.
Films about a zombie apocalypse are popular with many viewers.
Book of Revelation
Specifically the Revelation of John, the last book of the New Testament in the Bible, which describes prophetic visions of the end of time.
Die vier apokalyptischen Reiter sind eine bekannte Allegorie aus der Apokalypse.
The four horsemen of the apocalypse are a well-known allegory from the Book of Revelation.
The adjective 'apokalyptisch' (apocalyptic) is derived from this noun. It is used to describe conditions or events that seem extremely catastrophic and destructive.
Nach dem Sturm bot sich den Bewohnern ein apokalyptisches Bild der Zerstörung.
After the storm, the residents were faced with an apocalyptic scene of destruction.
In the general meaning, 'Apokalypse' (apocalypse) is often combined with a noun that describes the cause of the catastrophe. Common examples are 'Zombie-Apokalypse' (zombie apocalypse), 'nukleare Apokalypse' (nuclear apocalypse), or 'Klima-Apokalypse' (climate apocalypse).
Viele Videospiele simulieren das Überleben nach einer nuklearen Apokalypse.
Many video games simulate survival after a nuclear apocalypse.
The word is often used in pop culture to describe dramatic scenarios in films, books, and games. It has a very strong, vivid effect.
Der neue Blockbuster handelt von einer drohenden Apokalypse durch einen Asteroiden.
The new blockbuster is about an impending apocalypse caused by an asteroid.
You can usually recognize the original religious meaning from the context. If there is talk of 'der Apokalypse des Johannes' (the Apocalypse of John) or the 'Neuen Testament' (New Testament), it means the biblical book. Without this context, it almost always means the end of the world.
Im Religionsunterricht haben wir einen Auszug aus der Apokalypse gelesen.
In religious studies class, we read an excerpt from the Book of Revelation.
catastrophic / end of the world
Apokalypse usually refers to a catastrophic, all-destroying event and can also mean the end of the world. In modern usage, Weltuntergang is often used hyperbolically for a very bad or disastrous situation. Apokalypse is a stronger fit for an extreme catastrophe, while Weltuntergang can also be used as dramatic exaggeration.
Nach dem Vulkanausbruch sah die zerstörte Stadt wie eine Apokalypse aus.
After the volcanic eruption, the destroyed city looked like an apocalypse.
Für Jonas fühlte sich der ausgefallene Urlaub fast wie der Weltuntergang an.
To Jonas, the canceled vacation felt almost like the end of the world.
