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fail in Dutch

fail in Dutch is falen, mislukken, buizen — fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.

fail in Dutch

falen
verb
mislukken
verb
buizen
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
mankeren
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
negeren
verb
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
buizen
verb
(ambitransitive) To receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits.
negeren
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 Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fail" in Dutch?

"fail" in Dutch is falen, mislukken, buizen. 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 Dutch, "fail" is falen, mislukken, buizen.

Are there other ways to say "fail" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "fail": falen, mislukken, buizen, mankeren, negeren.

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