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Sittenverfall

German → American English

American English

moral decay

Abschwächung oder Zerfall moralischer und sittlicher Normen in einer Gesellschaft oder Gruppe.

Viele Kommentatoren sahen in der Großstadt den Beginn des Sittenverfalls.

Use Sittenverfall mainly in formal or critical contexts when talking about the decline of moral standards in a society, group, or era.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sittenverfall mean in English?

It means moral decay or the decline of moral standards.

How do you use Sittenverfall in a sentence?

For example: Der Roman kritisiert den Sittenverfall der Gesellschaft. = The novel criticizes the moral decay of society.

Is Sittenverfall a common word in German?

It is understandable and fairly formal, but it is not used in everyday conversation very often.