to go down
runtergehen – ging runter – ist runtergegangen
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to go down
To move from a higher place to a lower one or lead downward. The word is also used when something is closed or lowered through a downward movement.
Wir gehen die Treppe runter und warten unten auf dich.
We’re going down the stairs and will wait for you downstairs.
to go down
To decrease or fall to a lower level, for example when referring to prices, temperatures, volume, or a water level.
Nach dem Regen ist der Wasserstand wieder runtergegangen.
The water level went down again after the rain.
to lower the price
To offer or accept a lower price during a negotiation.
Wenn Sie mit dem Preis noch etwas runtergehen, kaufe ich das Fahrrad.
If you lower the price a little more, I’ll buy the bike.
to go down
To move into a lower league or ranking level, especially in sports.
Der Verein ist in der letzten Saison in die zweite Liga runtergegangen.
The club went down to the second division last season.
to go down
To be able to be swallowed or to be easy to swallow and eat.
Das trockene Brot geht ohne Wasser kaum runter.
The dry bread barely goes down without water.
to go down like a treat
To be very well received by someone and especially pleasant to them, usually in response to praise or a flattering remark.
Sein Lob ging ihr runter wie Öl.
His praise went down like a treat with her.
| ich | gehe runter |
|---|---|
| du | gehst runter |
| er/sie/es | geht runter |
| wir | gehen runter |
| ihr | geht runter |
| sie | gehen runter |
| ich | ging runter |
|---|---|
| du | gingst runter |
| er/sie/es | ging runter |
| wir | gingen runter |
| ihr | gingt runter |
| sie | gingen runter |
| ich | bin runtergegangen |
|---|---|
| du | bist runtergegangen |
| er/sie/es | ist runtergegangen |
| wir | sind runtergegangen |
| ihr | seid runtergegangen |
| sie | sind runtergegangen |
| du | geh runter! gehe runter! |
|---|---|
| ihr | geht runter! |
| Sie | gehen Sie runter! |
| ich | war runtergegangen |
|---|---|
| du | warst runtergegangen |
| er/sie/es | war runtergegangen |
| wir | waren runtergegangen |
| ihr | wart runtergegangen |
| sie | waren runtergegangen |
| ich | werde runtergehen |
|---|---|
| du | wirst runtergehen |
| er/sie/es | wird runtergehen |
| wir | werden runtergehen |
| ihr | werdet runtergehen |
| sie | werden runtergehen |
| ich | gehe runter |
|---|---|
| du | gehest runter |
| er/sie/es | gehe runter |
| wir | gehen runter |
| ihr | gehet runter |
| sie | gehen runter |
Used for reported speech.
| ich | ginge runter |
|---|---|
| du | gingest runter |
| er/sie/es | ginge runter |
| wir | gingen runter |
| ihr | ginget runter |
| sie | gingen runter |
Used for wishes and “would”.
| infinitive | runtergehen |
|---|---|
| with zu | runterzugehen |
| present participle | runtergehend |
| past participle | runtergegangen |
„Runtergehen“ (to go down) is a separable verb. In a main clause, „runter“ (down) appears at the end of the sentence; in a subordinate clause, the verb stays together, and in the infinitive with „zu“ (to), „zu“ comes between „runter“ and „gehen“.
Wir gehen nach dem Essen noch zum Fluss runter.
We’re going down to the river after dinner.
Sie bleibt zu Hause, weil sie heute nicht runtergeht.
She’s staying at home because she isn’t going down today.
Er versucht, die steile Treppe langsam runterzugehen.
He’s trying to go down the steep stairs slowly.
The verb is made up of „runter“ (down) and „gehen“ (to go). „Runter“ indicates a downward movement or development and gives the verb its particular direction.
Die Kinder gehen schnell zum Spielplatz runter.
The children quickly go down to the playground.
„Runtergehen“ (to go down) is used especially in everyday spoken language and often sounds casual in formal texts. It can be used in several different meanings, which are determined more precisely by the context.
Nach dem Unterricht gehen wir gemeinsam zum Bahnhof runter.
After class, we’re going down to the train station together.
For movement downward, „runtergehen“ (to go down) is often used with place indications such as „die Treppe“ (the stairs), „zum Keller“ (to the basement), or „zum Fluss“ (to the river). For objects, the verb can also describe a downward movement or closing.
Der Rollladen geht jeden Abend automatisch runter.
The roller shutter goes down automatically every evening.
When referring to values, „runtergehen“ (to go down) is often used with words such as „Preis“ (price), „Temperatur“ (temperature), „Lautstärke“ (volume), or „Wasserstand“ (water level). The subject is the value that is becoming lower.
In der Nacht ist die Temperatur deutlich runtergegangen.
The temperature went down significantly during the night.
In price negotiations, „runtergehen“ (to go down) typically appears with „mit dem Preis“ (with the price). Words such as „noch“ (still), „etwas“ (a little), or „ein bisschen“ (a bit) often express that a further reduction is expected.
Der Verkäufer wollte mit dem Preis nicht weiter runtergehen.
The seller didn’t want to lower the price any further.
In sports, „runtergehen“ (to go down) often refers to a league or ranking level. The lower level is usually named with „in“ (into) and a place or ranking designation.
Nach der Niederlage ist die Mannschaft in die Regionalliga runtergegangen.
After the defeat, the team went down to the regional league.
In this meaning, whatever is being swallowed is the subject of „runtergehen“ (to go down). Adverbs such as „leicht“ (easily), „schwer“ (with difficulty), or „kaum“ (barely) often describe how easily swallowing works.
Der große Bissen ging nur langsam runter.
The large bite went down only slowly.
In the expression „jemandem runtergehen wie Öl“ (to go down like a treat for someone), the person is in the dative. The expression usually refers to praise or a flattering remark that someone finds especially pleasant.
Das Kompliment ging dem Schauspieler runter wie Öl.
The compliment went down like a treat with the actor.
