die Verschlechterung
Translation
deterioration, worsening, aggravation
Examples
Die Verschlechterung seines Zustands ist besorgniserregend.
The deterioration of his condition is worrying.
Wir beobachten eine Verschlechterung der wirtschaftlichen Lage.
We are observing a worsening of the economic situation.
Grammar Patterns
the deterioration of ((sth.)) The deterioration of the situation is obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Verfall (decay), die Abnahme (decrease); Antonym: die Verbesserung (improvement)
Etymology
From 'verschlechtern' (to worsen). 'ver-' (change) + 'schlechter' (worse) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'the process of becoming worse'.
Memory Tips
The word contains 'schlechter', which is German for 'worse'. It's a 'worse-ning'.