decline in Dutch
decline in Dutch is achteruitgang, afname, terugval — decline means to become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
decline in Dutch
achteruitgang
Downward movement, fall.
afname
Downward movement, fall.
terugval
Downward movement, fall.
verval
Downward movement, fall.
afname
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
helling
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
achteruitgang
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
afname
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
verval
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
verzwakking
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
achteruitgaan
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
afnemen
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
terugvallen
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
vervallen
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
achteruitgaan
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
afnemen
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
afzwakken
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
verzwakken
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
weigeren
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
afwijzen
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
verbuigen
(transitive, grammar, usually of substantives, adjectives and pronouns) To inflect for case, number, gender, and the like.
What does "decline" mean?
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verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
"His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis."
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verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
"She declined the invitation to the gala."
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noun A gradual decrease or worsening.
"The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market."
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decline in a sentence
- His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis.
- Sales have declined steadily over the past year.
- She declined the invitation to the gala.
- The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market.
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What is "decline" in Dutch?
"decline" in Dutch is achteruitgang, afname, terugval. decline means: To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
How do you use "decline" in a sentence?
Example: "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis." In Dutch, "decline" is achteruitgang, afname, terugval.
Are there other ways to say "decline" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 15 translations listed for "decline": achteruitgang, afname, terugval, verval, helling, verzwakking.
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