Untergang
- A German word meaning 'downfall' or 'decline', often used to describe the collapse or end of something, particularly in a dramatic or catastrophic sense. nounThe movie depicted the Untergang of the empire in vivid detail.Historians have written extensively about the Untergang of ancient civilizations.
- In a broader cultural context, 'Untergang' can refer to the philosophical concept of the decline or fall of a society or moral values. nounThe philosopher's work focused on the Untergang of modern society.He warned of the Untergang of ethical standards in the face of technological advancement.