der Niedergang, ¨-e
decline
Es beschreibt den Prozess, wenn etwas immer schlechter wird, an Macht verliert oder langsam zu Ende geht.
The German word "Niedergang" is a noun made up of "nieder" (down) and "Gang" (going or course). It means "decline," "downfall," or "decay", referring to a process of worsening conditions, deterioration, or collapse, often used in social, economic, or political contexts.
Similar words:
- Rückgang (decline, decrease)
- Verfall (decay, deterioration)
- Abstieg (descent, downfall)
Differences:
- Rückgang stresses a decrease or reduction, often in numbers or intensity.
- Verfall often implies physical or moral decay.
- Abstieg refers more to a drop in status or rank.
- Niedergang combines the sense of collapse and ongoing decline more broadly.
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Examples
Ein Niedergang kann verschiedene Ursachen haben.noun
A decline can have various causes.
Der Niedergang des Imperiums war unaufhaltsam.noun
The decline of the empire was unstoppable.
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