NOUN
dieDekadenz/dekaˈdɛnt͡s/decadence; decline; moral decay
Dekadenz is a German noun that means decadence, decline, or moral decay. It is pronounced /dekaˈdɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.state of cultural or moral decline; luxurious self-indulgence(society, morality)
a.excessive indulgence leading to decline
Viele sahen in der verschwenderischen Lebensweise der Oberschicht ein Zeichen von Dekadenz.—Many saw the luxurious lifestyle of the upper class as a sign of decadence.
b.period of deteriorating values or standards
Die Dekadenz des alten Roms wird oft diskutiert.—The decadence of ancient Rome is often discussed.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dekadenz | — |
| Genitive | der Dekadenz | — |
| Dative | der Dekadenz | — |
| Accusative | die Dekadenz | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dekadenz" mean in English?
- "Dekadenz" means decadence, decline, or moral decay. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dekadenz"?
- "Dekadenz" is pronounced /dekaˈdɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dekadenz" der, die, or das?
- "Dekadenz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Dekadenz"?
- "Dekadenz" is a noun in German.
