doom in German

doom in German is Schicksal, Verhängnis, Verderben — doom means a terrible fate that seems certain and impossible to avoid, especially death or destruction.

doom in German

Schicksal

noun

Destiny, especially terrible.

Verhängnis

noun

Destiny, especially terrible.

Verderben

noun

Destiny, especially terrible.

drohendes Unheil

noun

Dread; a feeling of danger, impending danger, darkness, or despair.

Bann

noun

(countable, obsolete) A law.

Urteil

noun

(countable, obsolete) A judgment or decision.

Verbannung

noun

(countable, obsolete) A judgment or decision.

Strafe

noun

(countable, obsolete) A sentence or penalty for illegal behaviour.

Urteil

noun

(countable, obsolete) A sentence or penalty for illegal behaviour.

Tod

noun

Death.

Untergang

noun

Death.

verdammen

verb

(transitive) To pronounce judgment or sentence on; to condemn.

verurteilen

verb

(transitive) To pronounce judgment or sentence on; to condemn.

What does "doom" mean?

noun A terrible fate that seems certain and impossible to avoid, especially death or destruction.
"The old sailors spoke of the ship's doom in hushed voices."
verb To condemn someone or something to a certain, usually terrible, fate.
"The failed harvest doomed the village to a hard winter."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

doom in a sentence

The old sailors spoke of the ship's doom in hushed voices.
A sense of doom hung over the abandoned town.
The failed harvest doomed the village to a hard winter.
Poor planning doomed the project from the start.

Similar words in German

calamity catastrophe destruction downfall perdition ruin

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "doom" in German?

"doom" in German is Schicksal, Verhängnis, Verderben. doom means: A terrible fate that seems certain and impossible to avoid, especially death or destruction.

How do you use "doom" in a sentence?

Example: "The old sailors spoke of the ship's doom in hushed voices." In German, "doom" is Schicksal, Verhängnis, Verderben.

Are there other ways to say "doom" in German?

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "doom": Schicksal, Verhängnis, Verderben, drohendes Unheil, Bann, Urteil.

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