Niedergehen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Niedergehen" is used as verb with the meaning of "fall", "descend" or "come down".

Essential properties of "niedergehen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: niedergehen
  • Simple past: ging nieder
  • Participle: niedergegangen

See full conjugation of niedergehen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fall or descend (rain, storms)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Regen begann stark niederzugehen.The rain began to fall heavily.
  2. Die Blätter niedergehen im Herbst.The leaves fall in autumn.
  3. Der Sturm wird bald niedergehen.The storm will soon come down.

2.) "To collapse or fall down (structures, systems)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das alte Gebäude droht niederzugehen.The old building threatens to collapse.
  2. Die Brücke könnte bei starkem Wind niedergehen.The bridge could collapse in strong winds.
  3. Das System könnte unter der Last niedergehen.The system could break down under the load.
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