Apokalypse
/apokaˈlʏpsə/feminine
The German word for "apocalypse" is Apokalypse.
Apokalypse is a noun used to refer to the end of the world.
Meaning: end of the world (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Apokalypse refers to the catastrophic end of the world, Offenbarung is the term used for the theological concept of a "revelation".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Apokalypse is feminine and is used with the feminine article die.
How do you pronounce it?
/apokaˈlʏpsə/
Did you know?
- The word apokalyptisch can be used as a hyperbolic slang term in German to describe a very messy room or a chaotic situation at work.
- German has a specific word for the fear of the apocalypse, Weltuntergangsangst, which combines 'world end' and 'fear' into one long compound noun.
- In German, people often use the phrase Weltuntergang instead of Apokalypse for the general 'end of the world'. While Apokalypse implies a divine or cinematic event, Weltuntergang is the standard everyday term.
Examples in context
- Wann ist die Apokalypse?When is the Apocalypse?This sentence is useful for asking when the apocalypse will occur using Apokalypse.Tatoeba #908064 by Esperantostern, translation #885674 by Trailsend
- Niemand glaubt an eine echte Apokalypse.Nobody believes in a real apocalypse.
- Die Apokalypse wird oft in Filmen gezeigt.The apocalypse is often shown in movies.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are discussing a science fiction book.
- HannahGlaubst du an die Apokalypse?Do you believe in the apocalypse?
- MaximilianNein, ich glaube nicht daran.No, I don't believe in that.
- HannahDas Buch beschreibt die Apokalypse sehr gut.The book describes the apocalypse very well.
- MaximilianIch lese es morgen.I will read it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apocalypse” translations and entries Apokalypse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
