mass die-off
das Massensterben
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mass die-off
The simultaneous or rapid death of very large numbers of people, animals, or plants. The term is also used for the extinction of many animal or plant species.
Das Massensterben im Korallenriff wurde durch die ungewöhnlich hohen Wassertemperaturen ausgelöst.
The mass die-off in the coral reef was caused by unusually high water temperatures.
| gender | neuter das |
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| genitive | des Massensterbens |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Massensterben | – |
| accusative | das Massensterben | – |
| dative | dem Massensterben | – |
| genitive | des Massensterbens | – |
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'Massensterben' (mass die-off) is made up of 'Massen' (masses) and the nominalized verb 'Sterben' (dying). 'Massen' indicates that very many living beings are affected simultaneously or within a short period of time.
Die Forscher untersuchen das Massensterben verschiedener Insektenarten.
Researchers are studying the mass die-off of various insect species.
Common collocations include 'ein Massensterben auslösen' (to trigger a mass die-off), 'ein Massensterben verursachen' (to cause a mass die-off), and 'ein Massensterben beobachten' (to observe a mass die-off). Environmental changes, diseases, or extreme temperatures are often cited as causes.
Die lange Dürre kann ein Massensterben in den betroffenen Wäldern auslösen.
The prolonged drought could trigger a mass die-off in the affected forests.
'Massensterben' (mass die-off) occurs especially frequently in news reports, scientific texts, and reports about the environment, climate, or animal diseases. The context often reveals whether people, animals, plants, or entire species are affected.
Der Bericht warnt vor einem Massensterben unter den Amphibien in mehreren Ländern.
The report warns of a mass die-off among amphibians in several countries.
