decadence

dieNoun

die Dekadenz

Word details

German meaning
Ein Zustand des Verfalls oder des Niedergangs, oft in Bezug auf Moral, Kultur oder Lebensstil.
English meaning
Decadence
Synonym
Verfall, Niedergang
German example
Die Dekadenz der Gesellschaft führte zu vielen Problemen.
English example
The decadence of society led to many problems.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Dekadenz
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “decadence”

  1. The decadence of the era was visible. (Die Dekadenz der Ära war sichtbar.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dekadenz' used the same way in German?

Yes, it carries the same meaning of moral decline or luxury.