German Conversation · Level 174
29 words
German word
schwinden
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃvɪndn̩/
Meaning
- verbfade
Example
Sein Interesse schwindet.
His interest is fading.
More examples
Im Gespräch schwindet oft die Geduld.
During the conversation, patience often fades.
Core concept
A flame, supply, or effect gradually thins until barely any force or presence remains.
Common phrases
sein Interesse schwindet
his interest fades
das Vertrauen schwindet
Trust fades
seine Kraft schwindet
his strength wanes
Similar words
nachlassen: Become less forceful, intense, or effective over time.
abnehmen: Decrease in amount, extent, size, or degree.
verschwinden: Disappear entirely from view or from existence.
Definition in German
Stückweise an Umfang oder Wirkung verlieren; ohne äußere Handlung allmählich schwächer werden.
Word origin
The verb is inherited from Old High German swintan through Middle High German swinden, rather than borrowed from another language.
Usage tips
- Its forms are schwindet, schwand, and ist geschwunden, so the past tense and participle do not follow a regular weak-verb pattern.
Other meanings
- decreaseverb
- weakenverb
Related words
- verschwindendisappearverb
- Schwunddeclinenoun
- schwindendwaningadjective