deterioration
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deterioration
The process or result in which a condition, situation, or quality becomes worse.
Die Ärzte stellten eine deutliche Verschlechterung seines Gesundheitszustandes fest.
The doctors noted a significant deterioration in his state of health.
'Verschlechterung' (deterioration) is a noun derived from the verb 'verschlechtern' (to worsen / make worse). This verb means 'schlechter machen' (to make worse). The ending '-ung' turns it into a noun that describes the process or result of this worsening.
Die Verschlechterung der Luftqualität ist ein ernstes Problem.
The deterioration of air quality is a serious problem.
The noun is very often used with a genitive attribute to specify what is deteriorating. Examples are 'die Verschlechterung der Lage' (the deterioration of the situation), 'die Verschlechterung des Wetters' (the worsening of the weather), or 'die Verschlechterung der Beziehungen' (the deterioration of relations).
Die Verschlechterung der wirtschaftlichen Lage beunruhigt viele Menschen.
The deterioration of the economic situation worries many people.
Common verbs combined with 'Verschlechterung' (deterioration) are 'feststellen' (to observe / determine), 'eintreten' (to occur), 'verhindern' (to prevent), or 'führen zu' (to lead to). They describe noticing, the occurrence of, or the consequence of a deterioration.
Die Maßnahmen sollen eine weitere Verschlechterung der Situation verhindern.
The measures are intended to prevent a further deterioration of the situation.
improvement / correction
'die Verbesserung' and 'die Verschlechterung' are opposites. With a 'Verbesserung', a condition, situation, or quality becomes better. With a 'Verschlechterung', it becomes worse. Both words can be used for developments, for example in health, weather, performance, or a situation. The important thing is the direction of the change: better means 'Verbesserung', worse means 'Verschlechterung'.
Die Ärztin ist besorgt, weil sie eine Verschlechterung seines Zustands sieht.
The doctor is worried because she sees a deterioration in his condition.
Zu Hause bringt ein fester Lernplan eine Verbesserung für die Kinder.
At home, a fixed study plan brings an improvement for the children.