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“fade” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃvɪndn̩/

Example

Sein Interesse schwindet.

His interest is fading.

Illustration for schwinden (fade)

How to say “fade” in German

“Fade” in German is schwinden.

A flame, supply, or effect gradually thins until barely any force or presence remains.

Full entry for schwinden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with schwinden

Im Gespräch schwindet oft die Geduld.

During the conversation, patience often fades.

Tips for using schwinden

  • Its forms are schwindet, schwand, and ist geschwunden, so the past tense and participle do not follow a regular weak-verb pattern.

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