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end times
The final phase of world history before the end of the world or a divine new creation, as described in many religions and mythologies.
Viele religiöse Texte enthalten Prophezeiungen über die Endzeit.
Many religious texts contain prophecies about the end times.
The word 'Endzeit' (end times) is a clear compound of 'Ende' (end) and 'Zeit' (time). So it literally describes the time in which something comes to an end, usually referring to the world.
Der Film spielt in einer düsteren Zukunft und handelt von der Endzeit.
The film is set in a bleak future and is about the end times.
You can recognize the religious meaning from words like 'Prophezeiung' (prophecy), 'Glaube' (faith), or 'Apokalypse' (apocalypse). The figurative meaning for a chaotic phase often refers to politics, society, or personal crises.
In alten Schriften wird die Endzeit als eine Zeit der Prüfung beschrieben.
In ancient writings, the end times are described as a time of trial.
In a religious or mythological context, people often talk about 'an die Endzeit glaubt' (believing in the end times), 'die Endzeit erwartet' (expecting the end times), or 'die Endzeit prophezeit' (prophesying the end times).
Manche Kulturen glaubten fest an eine bevorstehende Endzeit.
Some cultures firmly believed in approaching end times.
A very common combination is the word 'Endzeitstimmung' (apocalyptic mood). It describes a feeling of hopelessness and decline in a society or group.
Die schlechten Nachrichten verbreiteten eine allgemeine Endzeitstimmung im Team.
The bad news spread a general apocalyptic mood through the team.
crisis
'die Krise' and 'die Endzeit' can both describe a very negative and uncertain situation. 'die Krise' is the normal word for a serious difficult situation in which people need to act or make a decision. 'die Endzeit' sounds much stronger and often dramatic. It refers to a time of chaos, decline, or catastrophe, and can also be used in an exaggerated way. Learners may confuse the words because both stand for bad times. In everyday life, politics, or business, 'Krise' usually fits best. 'Endzeit' is more appropriate when the mood feels almost like the time before a catastrophe, or when something is being described deliberately dramatically.
Nach dem langen Stromausfall herrschte in der Stadt fast Endzeit-Stimmung.
After the long power outage, the city had an almost apocalyptic mood.
Im Sommer spricht die Regierung über neue Maßnahmen gegen die Krise.
In the summer, the government discusses new measures against the crisis.