herunter|kommen
Translation
to come down, to descend, to deteriorate, to become run-down
Examples
Komm bitte vom Baum herunter.
Please come down from the tree.
Das alte Haus ist sehr heruntergekommen.
The old house is very run-down.
Nach dem Streit musste er erst mal herunterkommen.
After the argument, he had to calm down first.
Grammar Patterns
to come down ((from sth.)) He came down from the mountain.
to be dilapidated The old factory is completely dilapidated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to descend, to decay; Antonyms: to come up, to improve
Etymology
Composed of 'herunter' (down) and 'kommen' (to come). It literally means 'to come down'.
Memory Tips
Think of the literal meaning of 'coming down' a hill. This can also apply metaphorically to a state of decline or to calming down from a heightened emotional state.