bröckelnd
Translation
crumbling, decaying, eroding
Examples
Die bröckelnde Fassade ist gefährlich.
The crumbling facade is dangerous.
Die Unterstützung für die Regierung ist bröckelnd.
The support for the government is crumbling.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun: Describes a noun directly. Die bröckelnde Mauer muss repariert werden.
sein + ((adjective)): Used as a predicate adjective. Die alte Brücke ist bröckelnd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerfallend (decaying), einstürzend (collapsing); Antonyms: stabil (stable), fest (solid).
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'bröckeln' (to crumble), which connects to 'der Brocken' (a chunk or piece). The literal sense is 'becoming small chunks'.
Memory Tips
Picture an old cookie that 'bröckelt' (crumbles) into 'Brocken' (chunks) to remember the meaning.