Fall

/fˈɔːl/

/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/

Definition och Betydelse av "fall"

to fall

VERB

falla, ramla

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Intransitive

minska, falla

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Intransitive

falla, sjunka

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

Intransitive

falla, minska

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

Intransitive

falla, sova

to transition passively into a specific state or condition

Linking Verb: to fall [adj]

falla under, höra till

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

Intransitive: to fall under a category

falla, misslyckas

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

Intransitive

falla, ske

to happen or take place at a specific time

Intransitive: to fall point in time

falla, övertas

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

Intransitive

falla, avlida

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

Intransitive

falla, sjunka

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

Intransitive: to fall somewhere

falla på, återfalla till

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks

Intransitive: to fall to sb

ge efter frestelsen, falla i synd

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

Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act

födas, komma till världen

(of lambs) to be born

Intransitive

falla, sjunka

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

Intransitive

ge sig i kast med, ta sig an

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

Transitive: to fall to a task

falla, sjunka

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop

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

sjunka, minska

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity

Intransitive

sjunka, nedstiga

to slope downward or decline gradually

Intransitive

falla, sjunka

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

Intransitive

falla, övergå

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right

Transitive: to fall to sb

Fall

SUBSTANTIV

höst, fall

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

fallet, minskning

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

vattenfall, fall

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

skymmning, kväll

the time of day immediately following sunset

fall, nederlag

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

fall, grupp

a group of woodcocks

fall, nedgång

a sudden drop from an upright position

fall, ödesdigert fall

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

lutning, backe

a downward slope or bend

fall, överlåtelse

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

fall, nedgång

a movement downward

fall, minskning

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

fall, nedgång

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

fall, nederlag

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

fall, nedgång

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.

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