No. 4,104 in German
abgerutscht
"Abgerutscht" means "slipped" or "fallen off course."
In a sentence
Der Bergsteiger ist plötzlich abgerutscht.
The mountaineer suddenly slipped.
In this sentence, 'abgerutscht' is used to describe a physical slip or slide down a surface, indicating an unintentional loss of footing.
Ihre Leistung in den Prüfungen ist leider abgerutscht.
Her performance in the exams unfortunately declined.
Here, 'abgerutscht' is applied metaphorically to signify a decline or deterioration in quality or performance.
Das Gespräch ist auf ein unangenehmes Thema abgerutscht.
The conversation shifted to an uncomfortable topic.
In this usage, 'abgerutscht' represents a figurative transition or slip from one subject or situation to another.
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