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Das Schicksal
The power believed to decide events before they happen, or the outcome itself. Close to 'destiny', but fate more often suggests something unavoidable or grim.
Examples in context
Sein Schicksal war besiegelt.
His fate was sealed.
Man kann dem Schicksal nicht entfliehen.
One cannot escape fate.
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