decline
sinken
- Language
- German
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Theme
- Dynamik der Interaktion
- Linked course
- German B2
Core words
decrease
verringern
defeat
Niederlage
disappoint
enttäuschen
discourage
entmutigen
disturb
stören
exceed
überschreiten
fool
Narr
forbid
verbieten
hesitate
zögern
hurt
wehtun
obstacle
Hindernis
offend
beleidigen
resign
zurücktreten
scare
Schrecken
spoil
verderben
terrify
erschrecken
threaten
drohen
Topic examples
Wenn die Verkäufe weiter zurückgehen, wird das Unternehmen schließlich vor einer großen Herausforderung stehen.
English: If the sales continue to decline, the company will eventually face a big challenge.
Der Rückgang der Verkäufe verursacht Besorgnis, da er unsere Ergebnisse beeinflusst.
English: The decrease in sales has been causing concern because it affects our results.
Wenn du eine Niederlage erfährst, kannst du Herausforderungen durch kontinuierliche Anstrengung überwinden.
English: If you face defeat, you can overcome challenges by making continuous effort.
Wenn Ergebnisse enttäuschen, kann die Person, die sich bemüht, sich manchmal traurig fühlen.
English: If results disappoint, the person who tries hard may feel sad sometimes.
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