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doom
A subgenre of metal characterized by very slow tempos, down-tuned guitars, and a heavy, pessimistic atmosphere. Often also called doom metal.
Die Band spielt eine Mischung aus Stoner Rock und klassischem Doom.
The band plays a mix of stoner rock and classic doom.
doom
A feeling of impending disaster, downfall, or damnation. This meaning is taken directly from English.
Trotz der guten Nachrichten lag ein Gefühl von Doom über der Versammlung.
Despite the good news, a feeling of doom hung over the meeting.
Doom
Refers to a well-known series of first-person shooter video games, known for its fast gameplay and dark science-fiction horror theme.
Er hat das Wochenende damit verbracht, den neuesten Teil von Doom durchzuspielen.
He spent the weekend playing through the newest installment of Doom.
The word 'Doom' is taken directly from English and means 'Verhängnis' (fate/doom) or 'Untergang' (downfall). This original meaning shapes all uses in German, whether in music, as a feeling, or in gaming.
Die Atmosphäre des Films war von einem Gefühl des nahenden Dooms geprägt.
The atmosphere of the film was shaped by a feeling of approaching doom.
Since 'Doom' has several specific meanings, context is crucial. Words like 'Band' (band) or 'Musik' (music) point to the music genre, 'spielen' (to play) to the video game, and 'Gefühl von' (feeling of) to the general meaning of disaster or doom.
Hörst du gerne Doom? (Musik)
Do you like listening to doom? (music)
In a musical context, 'Doom' (doom) is often referred to as 'Doom Metal' (doom metal). Typical phrases are also 'eine Band spielt Doom' (a band plays doom) or 'ein klassisches Doom-Album' (a classic doom album).
Auf dem Festival treten mehrere bekannte Doom-Bands auf.
Several well-known doom bands are performing at the festival.
When the video game is meant, 'Doom' is treated like a proper name and is often used without an article. You say 'Ich spiele Doom' (I'm playing Doom) instead of 'Ich spiele das Doom'.
Der erste Teil von Doom kam bereits 1993 heraus.
The first installment of Doom came out back in 1993.
