Niedergang Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Niedergang" is used as noun with the meaning of "decline", "downfall" or "decay".

Essential properties of "Niedergang"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Niedergang
  • Plural: die Niedergänge

Meanings of "Niedergang" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Decline, decay, downfall"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Niedergang des Unternehmens war unvermeidlich.The decline of the company was inevitable.
  2. Der Niedergang der alten Zivilisation ist gut dokumentiert.The decline of the ancient civilization is well documented.
  3. Viele Faktoren führten zum Niedergang der Wirtschaft.Many factors led to the decline of the economy.

2.) "Descending staircase or passage (ship/building)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Niedergang zum Maschinenraum ist steil.The companionway to the engine room is steep.
  2. Passagiere benutzen den Niedergang, um das Unterdeck zu erreichen.Passengers use the companionway to reach the lower deck.
  3. Der Niedergang war bei schlechtem Wetter rutschig.The companionway was slippery in bad weather.
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