Fall

/fˈɔːl/

/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/

Definitie & Betekenis van "fall"

to fall

WERKWOORD

vallen, neervallen

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Intransitive

afnemen, vallen

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Intransitive

vallen, afdalen

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

Intransitive

vallen, dalend

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

Intransitive

vallen, in slaap vallen

to transition passively into a specific state or condition

Linking Verb: to fall [adj]

vallen onder, geclassificeerd worden als

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

Intransitive: to fall under a category

vallen, falen

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

Intransitive

vallen, gebeuren

to happen or take place at a specific time

Intransitive: to fall point in time

vallen, verliezen

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

Intransitive

vallen, verdiep

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

Intransitive

vallen, afnemen

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

Intransitive: to fall somewhere

toevertrouwd worden, vallen op

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks

Intransitive: to fall to sb

toegeven aan verleiding, vallen in zonde

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

Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act

geboren worden, ter wereld komen

(of lambs) to be born

Intransitive

vallen, dalend

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

Intransitive

aanpakken, beginnen aan

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

Transitive: to fall to a task

vallen, dalen

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop

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

vallen, verlagen

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity

Intransitive

aflopen, dalend

to slope downward or decline gradually

Intransitive

vallen, neerhalen

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

Intransitive

vallen, overgaan

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right

Transitive: to fall to sb

Fall

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

herfst, val

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

de daling, de vermindering

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

waterval, val

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

de schemering, de avond

the time of day immediately following sunset

val, neergang

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

val, groep

a group of woodcocks

val, daling

a sudden drop from an upright position

val, ondergang

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

helling, slope

a downward slope or bend

val, overgave

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

val, daling

a movement downward

val, daling

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

val, neerlanding

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

val, neerwaarts

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

val, devalutie

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

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