schwinden

1.

to dwindle, to slowly disappear

(Not very common by itself.)
Examples
  • Mein Interesse an dieser Präsentation schwindet. (sounds very high brow and theatrical) 
  • My interest in this presentation is dwindling.
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“verschwinden” and “verschwenden” – Meanings Explained

"verschwinden" is to disappear, verschwenden is to waste. Today, we'll find out how they connect, and what vertigo has to do with it.

Vocab: verschwinden, Schwund, Geschwindigkeit, verschwenden

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How many meanings does the German word 'schwinden' have?

schwinden has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to dwindle, to slowly disappear.

What is the past tense of 'schwinden'?

ist geschwunden / schwand

What is 'schwinden' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'schwinden'?

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“verschwinden” and “verschwenden” – Meanings Explained
"verschwinden" is to disappear, verschwenden is to waste. Today, we'll find out how they connect, and what vertigo has to do with it.
Vocab: verschwinden, Schwund, Geschwindigkeit, verschwenden
Read article