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fail in Danish

fail in Danish is dumpe, fejle, mislykkes — fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.

fail in Danish

dumpe
verb
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
fejle
verb
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
mislykkes
verb
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
slå fejl
verb
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
dumpe
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
forsømme
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
svigte
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
undlade
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
forsømme
verb
undlade
verb

What does "fail" mean?

  1. verb To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
    "He failed his driving test twice before passing."
  2. verb To stop working correctly, as of a machine or system.
    "The brakes failed on the way down the hill."
  3. verb To let someone down by not meeting their expectations or needs.
    "The system failed the very people it was meant to protect."
  4. 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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