verb🔗ShareHerabsteigen, sinken, fallenTo pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc."The rain descended, and the floods came."Der Regen fiel herab, und die Fluten kamen.directionactionpositionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich innerlich zurückziehen, sich zurücknehmenTo enter mentally; to retire."After a long day at work, she descended into a quiet book to unwind. "Nach einem langen Arbeitstag zog sie sich in ein ruhiges Buch zurück, um sich zu entspannen.mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAngreifen, überfallen(with on or upon) To make an attack, or incursion, as if from a vantage ground; to come suddenly and with violence."And on the suitors let thy wrath descend."Und lass deinen Zorn auf die Freier herabfallen.militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabsteigen, sich herablassenTo come down to a lower, less fortunate, humbler, less virtuous, or worse, state or rank; to lower or abase oneself"he descended from his high estate"Er stieg von seinem hohen Stand herab.attitudecharactermoralactionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜbergehen zu, sich wenden anTo pass from the more general or important to the specific or less important matters to be considered."After discussing the company's overall strategy, the meeting descended into a debate about the font size on the new brochure. "Nachdem die allgemeine Strategie des Unternehmens besprochen worden war, ging die Sitzung in eine Debatte über die Schriftgröße der neuen Broschüre über.wayactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstammen, herabsteigenTo come down, as from a source, original, or stock"My grandmother descended from a long line of farmers. "Meine Großmutter stammte von einer langen Reihe von Bauern ab.familyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstammen von, herkommen vonTo be derived (from)"Her love of cooking descended from her grandmother, who owned a small bakery. "Ihre Liebe zum Kochen stammte von ihrer Großmutter, die eine kleine Bäckerei besaß.familyhistorybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstammen, herkommenTo proceed by generation or by transmission; to happen by inheritance."A crown descends to the heir."Eine Krone geht an den Erben über.familyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNach Süden gehen, sich nach Süden bewegenTo move toward the south, or to the southward.""During the fall migration, the flock of geese descended further south each day, seeking warmer weather." "Während des Herbstzugs zog der Gänse-Schwarm jeden Tag weiter nach Süden und suchte wärmeres Wetter.directiongeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbsinken, fallenTo fall in pitch; to pass from a higher to a lower tone."The singer's voice descended to a low rumble at the end of the song. "Die Stimme der Sängerin sank am Ende des Liedes zu einem tiefen Brummen ab.soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabsteigen, hinabsteigenTo go down upon or along; to pass from a higher to a lower part of"they descended the river in boats; to descend a ladder"Sie fuhren mit Booten den Fluss hinab; eine Leiter hinabsteigen.actiondirectionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
