This is the 13351st most frequent Swedish word.
undergång
"Undergång" means "downfall" or "collapse" in English.
Here, 'undergång' is used to describe the collapse or ruin of a city, emphasizing physical destruction.
Staden mötte sin undergång efter den stora jordbävningen.
The city met its downfall after the great earthquake.
In this context, 'undergång' represents a metaphorical catastrophic event concerning humanity, extending its usage to a global or existential perspective.
Hans tal var fylld med varningar om mänsklighetens undergång.
His speech was filled with warnings of humanity's downfall.
Here, 'undergång' is interpreted as the end or destruction in the narrative of a story, focusing on personal or familial adversity.