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sunset
The daily, visible disappearance of the sun below the horizon.
Wir saßen am Strand und beobachteten den romantischen Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer.
We sat on the beach and watched the romantic sunset over the sea.
The word is made up of 'Sonne' (sun) and 'Untergang' (setting, going down). 'Untergang' comes from the verb 'untergehen' (to set, to go down) and describes disappearing at the horizon. Literally, then: the setting of the sun.
Das Schiff segelte dem Sonnenuntergang entgegen.
The ship sailed toward the sunset.
'Sonnenuntergang' (sunset) is often combined with verbs of seeing and enjoying, for example 'beobachten' (to watch), 'ansehen' (to look at), 'genießen' (to enjoy), or 'fotografieren' (to photograph).
Wir wollen heute Abend den Sonnenuntergang von der Terrasse aus genießen.
We want to enjoy the sunset from the terrace this evening.
Since a sunset is often perceived as a beautiful natural spectacle, the word frequently appears with positive adjectives such as 'romantisch' (romantic), 'wunderschön' (beautiful), 'spektakulär' (spectacular), or 'atemberaubend' (breathtaking).
Vom Berggipfel hatten wir einen atemberaubenden Sonnenuntergang.
From the mountain peak, we had a breathtaking sunset.
