baufällig
Translation
dilapidated, ramshackle, derelict
Examples
Das alte Haus ist baufällig.
The old house is dilapidated.
Die Brücke gilt als baufällig.
The bridge is considered dilapidated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is dilapidated ((something)) is dilapidated The old castle is dilapidated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: marode, verfallen; Antonyms: intakt, stabil, neuwertig
Etymology
From 'Bau' (building, construction) + 'fällig' (due, ready to fall). Literally 'due to be built' or more accurately in this context, 'due to fall'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a building ('Bau') that is 'fällig' (due) to fall down any minute.