VERB
degenerieren/deɡeneˈʁiːʁən/to degenerate; to deteriorate; to decline
degenerieren is a German verb that means to degenerate, to deteriorate, or to decline. It is pronounced /deɡeneˈʁiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "degenerierte" and the past participle is "degeneriert".
Definitions
1.to lose normal structure, quality, or function, often through disease or aging(biology/medicine)
a.to undergo degeneration, especially of cells, tissues, or organs
Die Muskeln degenerieren ohne regelmäßiges Training.—The muscles degenerate without regular exercise.
2.to worsen or decline in quality or morals(figurative, general)
a.to decline morally, socially, or culturally
Die Gesellschaft darf nicht degenerieren.—Society must not degenerate.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | degenerieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | degeneriere |
| Present (du) | degenerierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | degeneriert |
| Preterite (ich) | degenerierte |
| Participle II | degeneriert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | degenerierte |
| Imperative (singular) | degenerier |
| Imperative (plural) | degeneriert |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "degenerieren" mean in English?
- "degenerieren" means to degenerate, to deteriorate, or to decline. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "degenerieren"?
- "degenerieren" is pronounced /deɡeneˈʁiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "degenerieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "degenerieren" is "degeneriert", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "degenerieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "degenerieren" becomes "degenerierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "degenerieren"?
- "degenerieren" is a verb in German.
