English–German
“worsen” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃlɛçtɐn/
Example
Seine Entscheidung verschlechterte die Lage.
His decision worsened the situation.
How to say “worsen” in German
“Worsen” in German is verschlechtern.
A condition is pushed from its current state toward poorer quality or results.
Example sentences with verschlechtern
Fehlende Investitionen verschlechtern die wirtschaftliche Lage des Landes.
Lack of investment is worsening the country's economic situation.
Tips for using verschlechtern
- As a transitive verb, verschlechtern normally takes an accusative object, while sich verschlechtern describes decline in the subject itself.