decrepit

dɪˈkrɛpɪt
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Translation of decrepit into German

Adjective

1.

bad condition

in very bad shape from age, neglect, or long use
  • The decrepit house looked ready to collapse.Das verfallene Haus sah bereit aus, baufällig zusammenzubrechen.
2.

lack of strength

lacking strength or vitality
  • The decrepit man struggled to climb the stairs.Der gebrechliche Mann hatte Mühe, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
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Synonyms and analogies of decrepit in English

Examples of decrepit in a sentence

  • They stored furniture in a decrepit barn behind the farm.
  • The decrepit building was condemned by the city.
  • His decrepit car barely made it to the shop.
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