decayed

dɪˈkeɪd
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Translation of decayed into German

Adjective

1.

rotten decomposed

damaged by natural processes of decomposition
  • The decayed leaves enriched the forest soil..Die verrotteten Blätter bereicherten den Waldboden
2.

worn out

having deteriorated or become less effective over time
  • The decayed infrastructure caused many transportation issues..Die verfallene Infrastruktur verursachte viele Transportprobleme
3.

social status

Dated
reduced in circumstances, having lost status or fortune
Dated
  • The decayed mansion stood as a reminder of past wealth.Das verfallene Herrenhaus stand als Erinnerung an vergangenen Reichtum.
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Synonyms and analogies of decayed in English

Examples of decayed in a sentence

  • They found decayed fruit in the abandoned orchard.
  • The decayed building was deemed unsafe.
  • Decayed teeth can cause severe pain.
  • The decayed aristocrat lived in a small apartment.
  • Their decayed status was evident in their lifestyle.
decay
dɪˈkeɪ
Noun
1.

decomposition

process of rotting or decomposing organic matter
  • The decay of the fallen leaves was evident.Die Zersetzung der gefallenen Blätter war offensichtlich.
2.

tooth damage

TECH.
deterioration of tooth structure due to bacterial activity
TECH.
Karies fZahnfäule
  • The dentist found decay in my back tooth.Der Zahnarzt entdeckte Karies in meinem Backenzahn.
3.

gradual decline

slow worsening in condition or quality over time
  • The building showed signs of decay after many years.Das Gebäude zeigte Anzeichen von Verfall nach vielen Jahren.
Verb
intr.
1.

deterioration

decline in quality or strength
  • The old building started to decay over the years.Das alte Gebäude begann im Laufe der Jahre zu verfallen.
2.

biological breakdown

undergo decomposition
  • Leaves decay faster in a moist environment..Blätter verrotten schneller in einer feuchten Umgebung.
3.

science

TECH.
undergo radioactive disintegration
TECH.
  • The unstable isotope will decay over time.Das instabile Isotop wird sich mit der Zeit zersetzen.
4.

energy

TECH.
lose stored energy or charge
TECH.
sich entladen an Energie verlieren
  • The battery will decay if not used.Die Batterie wird sich entladen, wenn sie nicht benutzt wird.

Expressions with decay: examples in English and translations in German

moralischer Verfall
Many worry about the moral decay in modern society.
verfallen
The old house began to fall into decay after years of neglect.
Wirksamkeitsverlust
Effektivitätsabnahme
The time decay of the medication required patients to take it more frequently.
Karies
Zahnfäule
Tooth decay can lead to pain and cavities.
Zahnkaries
Regular brushing and flossing help prevent dental decay in children and adults.
Alphazerfall
Alpha decay occurs in heavy elements like uranium.

Translations of "decayed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
verfallenadj.

Some decayed, fallen over with age or completely hidden by overgrowth.

Einige verfallen, im Alter umgefallen oder komplett durch Überwuchs verborgen.

zerfallenadj./pp.

We measured the daughter product to estimate how long the radioactive sample has decayed.

Wir maßen das Tochterprodukt, um abzuschätzen, wie lange die Probe zerfallen ist.

verwestadj.

She seemed dead, but the body hadn't decayed at all.

Sie wirkte tot, aber die Leiche war nicht verwest.

verrottetadj.

His decayed teeth reminded him of the importance of dental care.

Seine verrotteten Zähne erinnerten ihn an die Wichtigkeit von Zahnpflege.

verfaultadj./pp.

Teeth can be loosening and lost even if they are not decayed.

Zähne können sich lockern und ausfallen, auch wenn sie nicht verfault sind.

fauladj.

To be honest everybody has lain about only decayed in the sand.

Um ehrlich zu sein haben alle nur faul im Sand rumgelegen.

kariösadj.

The dentists had to gouge out the decayed tooth to prevent further damage.

Die Zahnärzte mussten den kariösen Zahn herausbohren, um weiteren Schaden zu verhindern.

zersetztadj./pp.

It may be hidden behind, more or less decayed.

Er kann dahinter verborgen sein, mehr oder weniger zersetzt.

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Other translations for decayed:

  • heruntergekommenadj.
  • marodeadj.
  • schadhaftadj.

decayed: Examples and translations in context

The decayed structure of the bridge raised concerns about its safety for drivers.

Die verfallene Struktur der Brücke ließ Zweifel an ihrer Sicherheit für Fahrer aufkommen.

With every passing year, the decayed trust between them became harder to repair.

Mit jedem Jahr wurde das verfallene Vertrauen zwischen ihnen schwerer zu reparieren.

Many ancient towns and decayed castles can be found in its territory.

Viele alte verfallene Städte und Burgen können in ihrem Gebiet gefunden werden.

Time-withered and decayed this place is about to shine like new.

Von der Zeit gezeichnet und verfallen erfährt dieser Ort neuen Glanz.

Crude oil comes from the decayed mass of algae and other ancient creatures.

Rohöl stammt aus dem verfallenen Masse von Algen und anderen uralten Kreaturen.

Overshadowed by the slumber of foliage, the dark gold of decayed sunflowers.

Umdüstert vom Schlummer des Laubs, dem dunklen Gold verfallener Sonnenblumen.

A decayed agreement often leads to misunderstandings and conflicts later on.

Eine verfallene Vereinbarung führt oft zu Missverständnissen und Konflikten in der Zukunft.

Since childhood the building has decayed slightly and now requires serious efforts.

Seit der Kindheit ist das Gebäude leicht verfallen und erfordert nun ernsthafte Anstrengungen.

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