Vergänglichkeit

transience, impermanence

noun fer-GENG-likh-kait Rare

Also means

fleeting nature

Usage Note

Vergänglichkeit is a philosophical and literary concept describing the fleeting, temporary nature of life and beauty. It is a central theme in German Vanitas art and poetry. Die Vergänglichkeit des Lebens ('the transience of life') is a common phrase.

Examples

"Das Herbstlaub symbolisiert die Vergänglichkeit aller Dinge."

Natural Translation

Autumn leaves symbolize the transience of all things.

Literal Translation

The autumn-foliage symbolizes the transience of all things.

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