Fall

/fˈɔːl/

/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "fall"

to fall

VERB

fallen

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Intransitive

zurückgehen

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Intransitive

fallen, stürzen

to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point

Intransitive

fallen, sinken

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance

Intransitive

fallen, einschlafen

to transition passively into a specific state or condition

Linking Verb: to fall [adj]

fallen unter, eingestuft werden

to come under, be classified, or included in a specific category, group, or set of criteria

Intransitive: to fall under a category

fallen, scheitern

to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline

Intransitive

fallen, stattfinden

to happen or take place at a specific time

Intransitive: to fall point in time

fallen, niederlagen

to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force

Intransitive

fallen, sterben

to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt

Intransitive

fallen, senken

to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner

Intransitive: to fall somewhere

zufallen, übertragen

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks

Intransitive: to fall to sb

in Versuchung geraten, sündigen

to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act

Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act

geboren werden, zur Welt kommen

(of lambs) to be born

Intransitive

sinken, fallen

to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection

Intransitive

sich stürzen in, sich widmen

to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment

Transitive: to fall to a task

fallen, stürzen

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop

Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth

fallen, sinken

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity

Intransitive

sinken, absinken

to slope downward or decline gradually

Intransitive

fallen, stürzen

to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees

Intransitive

fallen, übergehen

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right

Transitive: to fall to sb

Fall

SUBSTANTIV

Herbst, Fall

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees

der Rückgang, der Fall

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

Wasserfall, Fall

a mass of water that continously drops from a high place such as a cliff

die Dämmerung, der Abend

the time of day immediately following sunset

Fall, Niederlage

the loss or defeat of someone or something, particularly in an irredeemable way

Fall, Schwarm

a group of woodcocks

Fall, Sturz

a sudden drop from an upright position

Fall, Fällt

a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity

Neigung, Hang

a downward slope or bend

Fall, Kapitulierung

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

Fall, Abstieg

a movement downward

Rückgang, Abfall

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

Fall, Sturz

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

Fallen, Niederwurf

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

Fall, Verfall

a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune

What is a "fall"?

In literature, a fall often refers to a character's decline or downfall, whether in terms of their status, moral integrity, or personal circumstances. This term is frequently used to describe the process by which a character experiences significant loss or failure, often as a result of their own actions or external forces. The fall typically serves as a key turning point in the narrative, leading to further developments in the plot and influencing the character's journey.

fall

faller

falling

adj

falling

adj