fail in Danish
fail in Danish is dumpe, fejle, mislykkes — fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.
fail in Danish
dumpe
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
fejle
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
mislykkes
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
slå fejl
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
dumpe
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
forsømme
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
svigte
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
undlade
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
forsømme
undlade
What does "fail" mean?
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verb To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
"He failed his driving test twice before passing."
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verb To stop working correctly, as of a machine or system.
"The brakes failed on the way down the hill."
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verb To let someone down by not meeting their expectations or needs.
"The system failed the very people it was meant to protect."
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noun Informal: an instance of failure or something that turns out badly.
"Forgetting the tickets was a total fail."
fail in a sentence
- He failed his driving test twice before passing.
- The negotiations failed to reach an agreement.
- The brakes failed on the way down the hill.
- The system failed the very people it was meant to protect.
Similar words in Danish
Common Danish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fail" in Danish?
"fail" in Danish is dumpe, fejle, mislykkes. fail means: To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
How do you use "fail" in a sentence?
Example: "He failed his driving test twice before passing." In Danish, "fail" is dumpe, fejle, mislykkes.
Are there other ways to say "fail" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 7 translations listed for "fail": dumpe, fejle, mislykkes, slå fejl, forsømme, svigte.
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