Katastrophe
disaster
The German word for disaster is Katastrophe. It is used in the same way as in English to describe a sudden event causing great and often widespread destruction and distress. For example, a natural disaster like a hurricane or earthquake would be referred to as a Katastrophe in German.
Example sentences using: Katastrophe
Die Katastrophe war für viele Menschen eine schwere Belastung.
The catastrophe was a heavy burden for many people.
In this sentence, the term 'Katastrophe' is used to indicate a tragic event or disaster that has resulted in significant hardship for many individuals.
Unser Plan ist eine Katastrophe geworden.
Our plan has become a catastrophe.
The term 'Katastrophe' is metaphorically used here to express that a designed plan or strategy has resulted in a very negative outcome or failure.
Ich muss die Situation richtig einschätzen, um eine Katastrophe zu vermeiden.
I need to assess the situation correctly to avoid a catastrophe.
The German term 'Katastrophe' in this example is used to resemble the potential disastrous outcome that could result from a misjudgment or mishandling of a particular situation.