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wane

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noun

Abnahme, Rückgang

A gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

Examples :

"The wane in his enthusiasm for soccer was noticeable after he didn't score in the final game. "

Der Rückgang seiner Begeisterung für Fußball war deutlich, nachdem er im Finale kein Tor erzielte.

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Abnehmende Phase, Abschwächung

The lunar phase during which the sun seems to illuminate less of the moon as its sunlit area becomes progressively smaller as visible from Earth.

Examples :

"The wane of the moon after its full glory means darker evenings are coming sooner each night. "

Die abnehmende Phase des Mondes nach seiner vollen Pracht bedeutet, dass die dunkleren Abende jede Nacht früher kommen.

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Abklingen, Ende

The end of a period.

Examples :

"The wane of summer meant it was time to go back to school. "

Das Abklingen des Sommers bedeutete, dass es Zeit war, wieder zur Schule zu gehen.

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Schwindung

A rounded corner caused by lack of wood, often showing bark.

Examples :

"The antique desk had a noticeable wane on the top corner, revealing the reddish-brown bark underneath. "

Der antike Schreibtisch hatte eine deutliche Schwindung an der oberen Ecke, die die rötlich-braune Rinde darunter freilegte.

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Abnehmen, schwinden

To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

Examples :

"The summer sun began to wane as autumn approached, bringing shorter days and cooler temperatures. "

Die Sommersonne begann abzunehmen, als der Herbst nahte, kürzere Tage und kühlere Temperaturen mit sich bringend.

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Abnehmen, schwächer werden

Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

Examples :

"The sunlight began to wane as evening approached. "

Das Sonnenlicht begann abzunehmen, als der Abend nahte.

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Abnehmen, schwinden

Said of the Moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.

Examples :

"The moon waned, becoming a thin crescent in the night sky. "

Der Mond nahm ab und wurde zu einer dünnen Sichel am Nachthimmel.

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Enden, abklingen

Said of a time period that comes to an end.

Examples :

"As summer began to wane, we knew school would start again soon. "

Als der Sommer zu Ende ging, wussten wir, dass die Schule bald wieder beginnen würde.

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Abnehmen, schwinden

To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.

Examples :

"The number of students attending the after-school club is waning. "

Die Anzahl der Schüler, die den Nachmittagsklub besuchen, nimmt ab.

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Abnehmen, verringern

To cause to decrease.

Examples :

"The loud music began to wane as the party ended and people went home. "

Die laute Musik begann abzunehmen, als die Party endete und die Leute nach Hause gingen.

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Kind

Examples :

"The wane needs his mother's help to tie his shoes. "

Das Kind braucht die Hilfe seiner Mutter, um seine Schuhe zu binden.

age family human person

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Haus, Wohnung

A house or dwelling.

Examples :

"The old wane at the end of the street needed repairs. "

Das alte Haus am Ende der Straße musste repariert werden.

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