das Massensterben
Translation
mass extinction, mass mortality, mass die-off
Examples
Das Massensterben der Dinosaurier ist bekannt.
The mass extinction of the dinosaurs is well-known.
Umweltverschmutzung kann zu einem Massensterben führen.
Environmental pollution can lead to a mass die-off.
Grammar Patterns
the mass extinction ((of sth.)) the mass extinction of sth. The mass extinction of the dinosaurs was a global event.
Similar Words
die Ausrottung (extermination), die Extinktion (extinction), der Untergang (downfall)
Etymology
Composed of 'Masse' (mass) and 'Sterben' (dying). Literally means 'mass dying'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mass' of creatures 'sterben' (dying) all at once to remember 'mass extinction'.