vergammelt
rotten
Spoiled or rotten, so that something is no longer fresh or fit to eat.
EXAMPLE
Der vergammelte Apfel lag schon seit Tagen in der Schale.
The rotten apple had been sitting in the bowl for days.
vergammelt
rotten / run-down
vergammelt – vergammelter – am vergammeltsten
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Meanings
vergammelt
run-down
Neglected, dilapidated, or made old and unusable by being left for a long time without care.
EXAMPLE
In der Ecke stand ein vergammeltes Fahrrad mit rostiger Kette.
There was a run-down bicycle with a rusty chain in the corner.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vergammelt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | vergammelt |
|---|---|
| comparative | vergammelter |
| superlative | am vergammeltsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to vergammelt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to vergammelt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to vergammelt.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Vergammelt' (rotten / run-down) comes from the verb 'vergammeln' (to rot / become run-down) and usually describes the result of an unwanted change caused by being left for a long time or by a lack of care. The adjective can come before a noun or after 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Das Brot ist schon völlig vergammelt.
The bread is already completely rotten.
Sie wollte die vergammelten Lebensmittel wegwerfen.
She wanted to throw away the rotten food.
Food
When used with food, 'vergammelt' (rotten) often refers to things that are spoiled or appear rotten. Typical collocations are 'vergammeltes Obst' (rotten fruit), 'vergammeltes Gemüse' (rotten vegetables), and 'vergammeltes Fleisch' (rotten meat).
EXAMPLE
Im Kühlschrank lag vergammeltes Gemüse in einer offenen Schüssel.
There were rotten vegetables in an open bowl in the refrigerator.
Context clue
When 'vergammelt' (run-down) refers to a bicycle, building, piece of furniture, or other object, it describes a neglected and dilapidated condition. Words related to food or smells, on the other hand, usually point to the meaning 'verdorben' (spoiled).
EXAMPLE
Hinter dem Haus stand ein vergammeltes Holzboot.
There was a run-down wooden boat behind the house.
Der unangenehme Geruch kam von den vergammelten Tomaten.
The unpleasant smell came from the rotten tomatoes.
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