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noun
(A GRADUAL DECREASE IN QUALITY)
The decline of the industry is concerning. - Der Niedergang der Industrie ist besorgniserregend.
(A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OR SUCCESS)
The downfall of the empire was inevitable. - Der Niedergang des Imperiums war unvermeidlich.
(THE END OF SOMETHING, ESPECIALLY LIFE)
The demise of the old traditions is sad. - Der Niedergang der alten Traditionen ist traurig.