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decline in Dutch

decline in Dutch is achteruitgang, afname, terugval — decline means to become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

decline in Dutch

achteruitgang
noun
Downward movement, fall.
afname
noun
Downward movement, fall.
terugval
noun
Downward movement, fall.
verval
noun
Downward movement, fall.
afname
noun
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
helling
noun
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
achteruitgang
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
afname
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
verval
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
verzwakking
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
achteruitgaan
verb
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
afnemen
verb
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
terugvallen
verb
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
vervallen
verb
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
achteruitgaan
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
afnemen
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
afzwakken
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
verzwakken
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
weigeren
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
afwijzen
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
verbuigen
verb
(transitive, grammar, usually of substantives, adjectives and pronouns) To inflect for case, number, gender, and the like.

What does "decline" mean?

  1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
    "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis."
  2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
    "She declined the invitation to the gala."
  3. 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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