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downfall in Polish

downfall in Polish is upadek, zguba — downfall means a sudden loss of power, status, or success.

downfall in Polish

upadek
noun
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
zguba
noun
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.

What does "downfall" mean?

  1. noun A sudden loss of power, status, or success.
    "Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall."
  2. noun The specific cause of such a collapse.
    "His arrogance was ultimately his downfall."
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downfall in a sentence

  • Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall.
  • Pride turned out to be the CEO's downfall.
  • His arrogance was ultimately his downfall.

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What is "downfall" in Polish?

"downfall" in Polish is upadek, zguba. downfall means: A sudden loss of power, status, or success.

How do you use "downfall" in a sentence?

Example: "Corruption charges led to the mayor's downfall." In Polish, "downfall" is upadek, zguba.

Are there other ways to say "downfall" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "downfall": upadek, zguba.

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