English–German
“decay” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈfal/
Example
Nach Jahren des Verfalls war das Haus völlig verlassen.
After years of decay, the house was completely abandoned.
How to say “decay” in German
“Decay” in German is Verfall.
An abandoned facility grows cracked, rusty, and unusable while its former function gradually disappears.
Example sentences with Verfall
Viele Journalisten beklagen den Verfall der Sprache im Internet.
Many journalists lament the decay of language on the Internet.
Tips for using Verfall
- Verfall is more formal than kaputt and describes a process or condition rather than simply stating that something is broken.