Suchen
to descend
01
absteigen, sinken
to move toward a lower level
Intransitive
Example
The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building.
As the aircraft prepared for landing, it started to descend toward the runway.
The hot air balloon slowly began to descend as the pilot released some of the gas.
02
abstammen, herkommen von
to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection
Transitive: to descend from an ancestor
Example
She descends from a long line of accomplished artists and painters.
The genealogist helped the family discover that they descend from a prominent historical figure.
The royal family can trace its lineage and claim to descend from kings and queens of old.
03
herabsetzen, sich erniedrigen
to engage in an action or behavior that one perceives as beneath their personal standards of honor or self-respect
Transitive: to descend to an action
Example
He chose not to descend to the level of his argumentative colleague during the heated debate.
Even in the face of criticism, the leader chose not to descend to personal attacks
In the competitive environment, she decided not to descend to cheating to secure an advantage.
04
absteigen, erscheinen
to arrive or appear unexpectedly, creating a surprise or disconcerting effect
Intransitive
Example
As the curtain opened, a magical light seemed to descend, revealing the breathtaking set.
As the final notes of the music played, a profound stillness seemed to descend over the audience.
In the quiet room, a hush fell as a feeling of awe seemed to descend with the unexpected announcement.
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