Meaning of the German Word "Katastrophe"

Katastrophe
calamity

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

Example Sentence

Das Erdbeben war eine nationale Katastrophe.

Other Meanings of This Word

A sudden event causing great damage or suffering.

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A sudden, widespread disaster.

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Definition: An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Katastrophe"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Katastrophe" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Katastrophe" belong to?

Abstract

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