decline in German
decline in German is Sinken, Fall, Gefälle — decline means to become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
decline in German
Sinken
Downward movement, fall.
Fall
Downward movement, fall.
Gefälle
A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.
Abnahme
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
Rückgang
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
Schwächung
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
Entspannung
A reduction or diminution of activity, prevalence or quantity.
Nachlassen
A reduction or diminution of activity, prevalence or quantity.
fallen
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
sinken
(intransitive) To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
zurückgehen
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
abnehmen
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
ablehnen
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
deklinieren
(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 German?
"decline" in German is Sinken, Fall, Gefälle. 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 German, "decline" is Sinken, Fall, Gefälle.
Are there other ways to say "decline" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "decline": Sinken, Fall, Gefälle, Abnahme, Rückgang, Schwächung.
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