verschlechtern
worsen · deteriorate · impair
The German word "verschlechtern" is a verb that means "to worsen" or "to deteriorate". It is composed of the prefix "ver" and the verb "schlechtern," which is related to "schlecht," meaning "bad." The word indicates making something worse or causing a decline in quality or condition.
Similar words in German include "verschlimmern" (to exacerbate) and "sich verschlechtern" (to deteriorate, used reflexively).
The difference is that "verschlechtern" can be used for an action taken by someone to actively worsen a situation, whereas "verschlimmern" often refers to intensification of an already negative situation. "Sich verschlechtern" specifically denotes a decline in one's own condition or situation, without implying external agency.
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Examples
Die Situation hat sich verschlechtert.verb
The situation has worsened.
Sein Gesundheitszustand verschlechtert sich zunehmend.verb
His health condition is increasingly deteriorating.
Zu wenig Schlaf kann deine Konzentration verschlechtern.verb
Too little sleep can impair your concentration.
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