Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

der verfall

Translation (Übersetzung) decay, decline, deterioration
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈfal]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun negative decline decay deterioration expiration
Verfall is a masculine noun that refers to the process of decaying, declining, or deteriorating. It can describe physical decay (like buildings), moral decline, or the expiration of something (like a deadline).

verfall - German Nouns - verfall Meaning - verfall Translation - verfall Nouns Examples

verfall is a German Nouns

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verfall Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Der Verfall des alten Schlosses ist deutlich sichtbar.
The decay of the old castle is clearly visible.
Describing physical deterioration of a building
Der moralische Verfall der Gesellschaft bereitet vielen Sorgen.
The moral decline of society worries many people.
Discussing societal deterioration
Das Verfallsdatum auf der Milchpackung ist überschritten.
The expiration date on the milk carton has passed.
Referring to expiration dates

verfall Word Family - verfall Related Words - verfall Family Members

verfall Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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noun form (Substantivierung)
Verfallene
Meaning: decayed person/thing
Example: Die Verfallenen des Krieges
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Verfallsdatum
Meaning: expiration date
Example: Achte auf das Verfallsdatum der Lebensmittel.
Noun
adjective (Adjektiv)
verfallen
Meaning: decayed, dilapidated
Example: Ein verfallenes Haus
Adjective

verfall Usage - verfall Collocations - verfall Idioms - verfall Synonyms - verfall Antonyms

verfall Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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verfall Collocations (Kollokationen)

verfall collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn verfall word combinations and how to use verfall with other words naturally.

im Verfall begriffen
in a state of decay
Medium frequency
geistiger Verfall
mental decline
Medium frequency
moralischer Verfall
moral decay
Medium frequency
Verfall der Bausubstanz
deterioration of the building structure
Medium frequency
Verfall einer Kultur
decline of a culture
Medium frequency
Verfallsdatum
expiration date
High frequency
Verfall der Mauer
decay of the wall
Medium frequency
wirtschaftlicher Verfall
economic decline
Medium frequency

verfall Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Dem Verfall preisgegeben
Left to decay
Something that is abandoned and allowed to deteriorate without maintenance
Im Verfall begriffen sein
To be in decline
Describing something that is currently deteriorating or losing its former state
Verfall und Untergang
Decline and fall
Often used to describe the complete collapse of empires or civilizations

verfall Synonyms (Synonyme)

verfall synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for verfall and expand your German vocabulary. Learn verfall similar words and their usage.

Zerfall
Meaning: decay, decomposition
High similarity
Niedergang
Meaning: decline, downfall
High similarity
Verwahrlosung
Meaning: neglect, dilapidation
Medium similarity
Abbau
Meaning: degradation, reduction
Medium similarity
Verderb
Meaning: spoilage, corruption
Medium similarity
Erosion
Meaning: erosion
Low similarity

verfall Antonyms (Antonyme)

verfall antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to verfall. Discover verfall opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Aufschwung
Meaning: upswing, recovery
Blüte
Meaning: blossom, heyday
Erhaltung
Meaning: preservation, conservation
Wiederaufbau
Meaning: reconstruction
Stabilität
Meaning: stability

verfall Semantically Related Words - verfall Contextually Related Words - verfall Thematically Related Words

verfall Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

verfall semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to verfall. Explore verfall related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn verfall contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zerfall Verwahrlosung Niedergang Abbau Erosion Verderb Auflösung Degeneration

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