verb🔗ShareVerfallen, zerfallenTo fall into ruin or disuse."The old barn dilapidated over many years of neglect, eventually collapsing in a storm. "Die alte Scheune verfiel über viele Jahre der Vernachlässigung und stürzte schließlich bei einem Sturm ein.propertyarchitectureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfallen lassen, herunterkommen lassenTo cause to become ruined or put into disrepair."The heavy rain consistently dilapidated the roof of the old school building. "Der starke Regen ließ das Dach des alten Schulgebäudes immer wieder verfallen.propertyarchitectureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerschwenden, vergeudenTo squander or waste."The family dilapidated their savings on unnecessary vacations, leaving them with little money for the rest of the year. "Die Familie verschwendete ihre Ersparnisse für unnötige Urlaube und hatte dadurch für den Rest des Jahres wenig Geld.propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareverfallen, baufälligHaving fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect."The old house was dilapidated, with peeling paint and a collapsing porch. "Das alte Haus war verfallen, mit abblätternder Farbe und einer einstürzenden Veranda.propertyconditionbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
