Verschlechtern
Example: Die wirtschaftliche Lage hat sich durch die Krise deutlich verschlechtert.
Definition
"Verschlechtern" means to become worse or to deteriorate in quality, condition, or situation. It describes the process of something declining or degrading over time, such as when an economic situation or health condition worsens noticeably.
Etymology
The word "verschlechtern" comes from the German prefix "ver-" indicating change or transformation, combined with "schlecht," meaning bad or poor. Together, they form a verb that literally means 'to make bad' or 'to worsen.' Did you know that "schlecht" originally meant simple or plain before acquiring its negative sense?
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"Verschlechtern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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