English–German
“run-down” in German
How to say “run-down” in German
“Run-down” in German is marod.
A neglected house or failing system with worn parts, cracked surfaces, and little useful life left.
Example sentences with marod
Die Brücke wurde wegen maroder Schäden gesperrt.
The bridge was closed because of damage caused by deterioration.
Tips for using marod
- Marode commonly describes buildings, machines, roads, and institutions, while describing a person can sound disparaging.
Other German words for “run-down”
Das Gebäude ist marode und muss renoviert werden.
The building is run-down and needs to be renovated.